DuPage County residents pay just under $58.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023
DuPage County taxpayers paid just under $58.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $57.9 million.
The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.
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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,489,900 | 1% |
| 2022 | $57,917,704 | 10.1% |
| 2021 | $52,614,633 | 27.6% |
| 2020 | $41,246,024 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $40,957,938 | -7.3% |
| 2018 | $44,168,992 | - |