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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Lake County residents pay $3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lake County taxpayers paid $3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $3.1 million.

Over the past 12 months, Lake County's residents have collectively paid a total of $33.9 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
October 2024$2,953,620-3.5
September 2024$3,061,7202.7
August 2024$2,980,420-1.6
July 2024$3,029,600-4.3
June 2024$3,165,58014.6
May 2024$2,762,350-1.6
April 2024$2,807,32063.6
March 2024$1,715,510-27.2
February 2024$2,355,870-27.9
January 2024$3,268,66011.3
December 2023$2,937,0402.6
November 2023$2,862,450-0.5

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