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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Kendall County residents pay $402,551 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Kendall County taxpayers paid $402,551 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $415,503.

Over the past 12 months, Kendall County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.8 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
October 2024$402,551-3.1
September 2024$415,5030
August 2024$415,437-2.2
July 2024$424,729-2.9
June 2024$437,25513.9
May 2024$383,910-4.5
April 2024$401,88618.4
March 2024$339,298-2.8
February 2024$349,046-23.2
January 2024$454,71612.9
December 2023$402,7613.8
November 2023$387,9800

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