Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County taxpayers paid $2,859 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax collection stood at $6,013.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $69,639 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax.

The DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions 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
May	$2,859	-52.5
April	$6,013	331.7
March	$1,393	-68.7
February	$4,446	-47.8
January	$8,516	26
December 2022	$6,757	16
November 2022	$5,825	-12.7
October 2022	$6,672	-18.7
September 2022	$8,203	21.3
August 2022	$6,764	-35.7
July 2022	$10,518	528.7
June 2022	$1,673	-78.5