Lake County Gazette

Lake County taxpayers paid $2.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $1.7 million.

Over the past 12 months, Lake County's residents have collectively paid a total of $34 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
April	$2,807,320	63.6
March	$1,715,510	-27.2
February	$2,355,870	-27.9
January	$3,268,660	11.3
December 2023	$2,937,040	2.6
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