Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid just under $69.3 million in sales taxes during 2023.
The county also ranked fifth in the Prairie State the year before, with just under $68.5 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Winnebago County residents in 2023 came from the Special County Retailers Occupation Tax.
The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.
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.
2023 Winnebago County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $56,274,884 | 1.1% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $10,924,793 | 1.6% |
| County Sales Tax | $2,060,592 | 0.2% |
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