Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $601,363.
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 |
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2023 | $599,572 | -0.3% |
2022 | $601,363 | 20.3% |
2021 | $499,994 | 32% |
2020 | $378,688 | 15.7% |
2019 | $327,253 | -8.3% |
2018 | $356,819 | - |