Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood just under $1.1 million.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,143,860 | 4.9% |
| 2022 | $1,090,010 | 18.2% |
| 2021 | $922,283 | 44.6% |
| 2020 | $637,630 | 8.1% |
| 2019 | $589,905 | -15.6% |
| 2018 | $699,052 | - |
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