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DeKalb County residents pay $292,924 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

DeKalb County taxpayers paid $292,924 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $319,940.

Over the past 12 months, DeKalb County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.

Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above the national average.

Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in DeKalb County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$292,924-8.4
November 2024$319,94013.6
October 2024$281,521-1.4
September 2024$285,386-2.7
August 2024$293,3425.5
July 2024$278,142-6.9
June 2024$298,83810
May 2024$271,734-0.9
April 2024$274,24811.1
March 2024$246,8354.1
February 2024$237,040-36.3
January 2024$372,00129.6

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