Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $1.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $1,734,800 | -7.2 |
| July | $1,868,440 | 5 |
| June | $1,780,280 | 8.8 |
| 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 |
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