Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $2.9 million.
Over the past 12 months, Lake County's residents have collectively paid a total of $34.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,862,450 | -0.5 |
| October 2023 | $2,876,320 | -8.9 |
| September 2023 | $3,157,860 | 7.4 |
| August 2023 | $2,940,430 | -8.6 |
| July 2023 | $3,217,710 | 3.7 |
| June 2023 | $3,103,840 | 12.7 |
| May 2023 | $2,755,260 | -3.9 |
| April 2023 | $2,866,220 | 23.8 |
| March 2023 | $2,315,140 | -6.5 |
| February 2023 | $2,476,080 | -26.1 |
| January 2023 | $3,348,640 | 15.3 |
| December 2022 | $2,903,900 | 0.3 |
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