Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $768,878.
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 | $808,236 | 5.1% |
2022 | $768,878 | 5.4% |
2021 | $729,676 | 28.2% |
2020 | $568,959 | 5% |
2019 | $541,775 | -8.6% |
2018 | $592,772 | - |