Kane County Reporter

Kane County taxpayers paid $1.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $1.6 million.

Over the past 12 months, Kane County's residents have collectively paid a total of $20.3 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
May	$1,636,270	1.6
April	$1,610,660	18.4
March	$1,359,820	-4.5
February	$1,423,530	-25.9
January	$1,921,310	10
December 2022	$1,746,510	0.5
November 2022	$1,737,860	0.1
October 2022	$1,736,740	-0.1
September 2022	$1,738,630	0.6
August 2022	$1,728,250	-5.5
July 2022	$1,829,640	1
June 2022	$1,811,540	9.8