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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

DuPage County taxpayers give $6,045 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax in August

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DuPage County taxpayers paid $6,045 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax collection stood at $6,283.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $63,770 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.

DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax Collected in DuPage County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$6,045-3.8
July$6,283728.9
June$758-73.5
May$2,859-52.5
April$6,013331.7
March$1,393-68.7
February$4,446-47.8
January$8,51626
December 2022$6,75716
November 2022$5,825-12.7
October 2022$6,672-18.7
September 2022$8,20321.3

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