Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $578,611.
Over the past 12 months, Will County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $596,554 | 3.1 |
| July | $578,611 | -8.1 |
| June | $629,724 | 15.2 |
| May | $546,691 | 13.4 |
| April | $482,153 | 12.8 |
| March | $427,256 | -9 |
| February | $469,619 | -39.8 |
| January | $780,240 | 47.7 |
| December 2023 | $528,400 | -1.7 |
| November 2023 | $537,565 | 6.4 |
| October 2023 | $505,395 | -10.3 |
| September 2023 | $563,351 | -6.7 |
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