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Kendall County residents paid 14th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Kendall County taxpayers paid the 14th largest sum in sales taxes in August, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, Kendall County residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes during August.

Kendall County also ranked 14th in the Prairie State the month before, with $2 million spent in sales taxes.

The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Kendall County residents in August.

Illinois is currently the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 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.

Composition of Sales Tax Revenue in Kendall County in August
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax [74.3%]Countywide Sales Tax [20.9%]County Sales Tax [4.8%]

Sales Taxes Collected in Kendall County in August
Type of TaxAmount Collected in Month% Change From Previous Month
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax$1,404,034-5.3
Countywide Sales Tax$395,846-4.9
County Sales Tax$90,940-3.5

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