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Friday, November 22, 2024

Kane County residents pay $235,030 in County Sales Tax in January

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Kane County taxpayers paid $235,030 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $258,320.

Over the past 12 months, Kane County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.8 million in County Sales Tax.

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%.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Kane County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$235,030-9
December 2022$258,320-7.1
November 2022$278,0866.3
October 2022$261,6776.1
September 2022$246,531-0.9
August 2022$248,771-8.8
July 2022$272,735-7
June 2022$293,28041.3
May 2022$207,58911.1
April 2022$186,77544.7
March 2022$129,086-13.1
February 2022$148,601-37.1

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