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DeKalb County residents pay approximately $3.3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DeKalb County taxpayers paid approximately $3.3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just under $3.3 million.

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

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$3,339,4072.3%
2022$3,263,07312.6%
2021$2,898,31635.4%
2020$2,140,624-37.1%
2019$3,402,136-12.5%
2018$3,889,396-

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