Will County Gazette

Will County taxpayers paid just under $31.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $30.2 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.

Year	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Year
2023	$31,872,421	5.4%
2022	$30,237,607	7.9%
2021	$28,035,768	31.1%
2020	$21,389,822	9.1%
2019	$19,604,391	-6.1%
2018	$20,874,029	-