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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

DuPage County collects $15,761 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DuPage County taxpayers paid $15,761 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous year, when DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax collection stood at $55,366.

The DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions' use.

A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.

DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax Collected in DuPage County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$15,761-71.5%
2023$55,366-90%
2022$551,250636.6%
2021$74,83631.4%
2020$56,972-
2019$0-100%
2018$148,994-

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