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Lake County Gazette

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Lake County collects approximately $5 million in County Sales Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lake County taxpayers paid approximately $5 million in County Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $5.7 million.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Lake County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$5,037,970-11.4%
2022$5,687,98721.6%
2021$4,676,01839.7%
2020$3,346,408-13.9%
2019$3,888,190-35.2%
2018$5,999,516-

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