Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $2.5 million.
Over the past 12 months, Lake County's residents have collectively paid a total of $34.3 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 |
---|---|---|
March | $2,315,140 | -6.5 |
February | $2,476,080 | -26.1 |
January | $3,348,640 | 15.3 |
December 2022 | $2,903,900 | 0.3 |
November 2022 | $2,894,510 | -5.8 |
October 2022 | $3,072,060 | -1.3 |
September 2022 | $3,112,730 | 6.9 |
August 2022 | $2,910,770 | -8.8 |
July 2022 | $3,192,460 | 5.4 |
June 2022 | $3,028,270 | 31.2 |
May 2022 | $2,308,060 | -16.7 |
April 2022 | $2,771,640 | 18.7 |
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