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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Lake County collects $3.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in January

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lake County taxpayers paid $3.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $3 million.

Over the past 12 months, Lake County's residents have collectively paid a total of $34.5 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
January$3,441,48014.6
December 2024$3,002,710-6.6
November 2024$3,215,2308.9
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

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