Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $349,909.
Over the past 12 months, Kendall County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $370,869 | 6 |
| April | $349,909 | 16.1 |
| March | $301,270 | -5.9 |
| February | $320,207 | -28 |
| January | $444,961 | 14.2 |
| December 2022 | $389,624 | -3.5 |
| November 2022 | $403,706 | 3.3 |
| October 2022 | $390,852 | 4.8 |
| September 2022 | $373,120 | 0.5 |
| August 2022 | $371,119 | -8.9 |
| July 2022 | $407,576 | -0.8 |
| June 2022 | $410,874 | 7.3 |
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