Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $2.6 million.
Over the past 12 months, Will County's residents have collectively paid a total of $32.2 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.
Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
---|---|---|
May | $2,483,840 | -4 |
April | $2,587,640 | 19.1 |
March | $2,172,540 | -9.5 |
February | $2,401,020 | -21.1 |
January | $3,042,290 | 11.5 |
December 2023 | $2,729,730 | 7.1 |
November 2023 | $2,548,790 | 0.3 |
October 2023 | $2,541,700 | -7.6 |
September 2023 | $2,749,520 | 2.8 |
August 2023 | $2,675,080 | -23.5 |
July 2023 | $3,495,850 | 24.4 |
June 2023 | $2,810,430 | 12.1 |
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