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$401,886 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Kendall County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Kendall County taxpayers paid $401,886 in Countywide Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $339,298.

Over the past 12 months, Kendall County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.7 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Kendall County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
April$401,88618.4
March$339,298-2.8
February$349,046-23.2
January$454,71612.9
December 2023$402,7613.8
November 2023$387,9800
October 2023$387,825-2.4
September 2023$397,2610.4
August 2023$395,846-4.9
July 2023$416,1161.2
June 2023$411,11210.9
May 2023$370,8696

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