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Friday, November 15, 2024

$4.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for DuPage County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DuPage County taxpayers paid $4.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $5 million.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $58 million in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in DuPage County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$4,918,960-1.2
July$4,977,330-4.1
June$5,191,89015.8
May$4,482,120-7.8
April$4,860,70013.3
March$4,288,5507.2
February$4,001,930-28.1
January$5,565,70014.9
December 2023$4,845,810-1.9
November 2023$4,937,3202.1
October 2023$4,833,820-5.5
September 2023$5,114,2006.3

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