Taxpayers in Waukegan paid $19.5 million in 2020.
Waukegan was ranked 31st the year before.
Of all the taxes Waukegan residents paid for, Municipal Sales Tax was the most contributed to tax.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent 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.
Sales Taxes Collected in Waukegan in 2020
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Sales Tax | $10,336,881 | 14.2 |
| Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax | $9,184,264 | 6.6 |
| Municipal Automobile Renting Tax | $25,798 | 6 |
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