Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $495,090.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $561,934 | 13.5 |
| May | $495,090 | 4.3 |
| April | $474,631 | 15.1 |
| March | $412,272 | -2.4 |
| February | $422,517 | -23.3 |
| 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 |
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