Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $387,980.
Over the past 12 months, Kendall County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $402,761 | 3.8 |
| November 2023 | $387,980 | 0 |
| October 2023 | $387,825 | -2.4 |
| September 2023 | $397,261 | 0.4 |
| August 2023 | $395,846 | -4.9 |
| July 2023 | $416,116 | 1.2 |
| June 2023 | $411,112 | 10.9 |
| May 2023 | $370,869 | 6 |
| April 2023 | $349,909 | 16.1 |
| March 2023 | $301,270 | -5.9 |
| February 2023 | $320,207 | -28 |
| January 2023 | $444,961 | 14.2 |
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