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Monday, March 17, 2025

$1.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Kane County

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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 $1.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

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 $21.2 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Kane County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$1,799,050-7.5
November 2024$1,945,7507.4
October 2024$1,811,040-1.1
September 2024$1,831,8902
August 2024$1,796,510-0.8
July 2024$1,811,760-5.5
June 2024$1,916,45012.1
May 2024$1,709,580-0.3
April 2024$1,714,21014.9
March 2024$1,492,1703.5
February 2024$1,441,540-25.7
January 2024$1,940,27012

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