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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Lake County taxpayers give $2.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

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

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $2.8 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Lake County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$2,762,350-1.6
April$2,807,32063.6
March$1,715,510-27.2
February$2,355,870-27.9
January$3,268,66011.3
December 2023$2,937,0402.6
November 2023$2,862,450-0.5
October 2023$2,876,320-8.9
September 2023$3,157,8607.4
August 2023$2,940,430-8.6
July 2023$3,217,7103.7
June 2023$3,103,84012.7

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