Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $4 million.
Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $58.3 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $4,862,180 | 20.4 |
| March | $4,037,940 | -3.8 |
| February | $4,197,720 | -24.1 |
| January | $5,527,910 | 13.8 |
| December 2022 | $4,857,520 | -0.1 |
| November 2022 | $4,864,630 | -3.2 |
| October 2022 | $5,027,540 | -0.1 |
| September 2022 | $5,030,200 | 5.1 |
| August 2022 | $4,785,010 | -9.1 |
| July 2022 | $5,263,960 | 4.2 |
| June 2022 | $5,051,890 | 5.3 |
| May 2022 | $4,797,640 | -3.4 |
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