Kendall County taxpayers paid $492,014 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $437,700.
Over the past 12 months, Kendall County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $492,014 | 12.4 |
| December 2024 | $437,700 | -8.3 |
| November 2024 | $477,235 | 18.6 |
| October 2024 | $402,551 | -3.1 |
| September 2024 | $415,503 | 0 |
| August 2024 | $415,437 | -2.2 |
| July 2024 | $424,729 | -2.9 |
| June 2024 | $437,255 | 13.9 |
| May 2024 | $383,910 | -4.5 |
| April 2024 | $401,886 | 18.4 |
| March 2024 | $339,298 | -2.8 |
| February 2024 | $349,046 | -23.2 |
