Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County taxpayers paid $550,786 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $497,720.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.1 million in County Sales Tax.

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%.

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
January	$550,786	10.7
December 2023	$497,720	-7.7
November 2023	$539,255	-9.8
October 2023	$597,732	8.1
September 2023	$553,122	0
August 2023	$553,383	-8.8
July 2023	$606,871	2.8
June 2023	$590,569	20.2
May 2023	$491,451	12
April 2023	$438,609	17.6
March 2023	$373,031	4.7
February 2023	$356,117	-27.1