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Monday, October 13, 2025

DuPage County residents pay $12,185 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax in August

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DuPage County taxpayers paid $12,185 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax collection stood at $8,418.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $127,574 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax.

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 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$12,18544.7%
July$8,418-32.8%
June$12,536-27.8%
May$17,35548.6%
April$11,681-44.2%
March$20,9506.3%
February$19,71384%
January$10,711271.6%
December 2024$2,883-61.1%
November 2024$7,40197.8%
October 2024$3,741-
September 2024$0-
August 2024$0-

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