Will County Gazette

Will County taxpayers paid $593,865 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $556,213.

Over the past 12 months, Will County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.1 million in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$593,865	6.8
December 2022	$556,213	3.9
November 2022	$535,309	-1.6
October 2022	$544,253	-6.6
September 2022	$582,654	12
August 2022	$520,442	-10.2
July 2022	$579,843	2.3
June 2022	$566,844	17.2
May 2022	$483,819	10.5
April 2022	$437,946	20.3
March 2022	$363,989	-1.4
February 2022	$369,055	-28.2