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Thursday, November 28, 2024

DuPage County taxpayers give $412,272 in County Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DuPage County taxpayers paid $412,272 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $422,517.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.3 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in DuPage County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$412,272-2.4
February$422,517-23.3
January$550,78610.7
December 2023$497,720-7.7
November 2023$539,255-9.8
October 2023$597,7328.1
September 2023$553,1220
August 2023$553,383-8.8
July 2023$606,8712.8
June 2023$590,56920.2
May 2023$491,45112
April 2023$438,60917.6

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