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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

$30.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Will County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Will County taxpayers paid $30.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous year, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $28 million.

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 Will County Over Last 4 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2022$30,237,6077.9
2021$28,035,76831.1
2020$21,389,8229.1
2019$19,604,391-6.1

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