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DuPage County residents pay $4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

DuPage County taxpayers paid $4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $5.6 million.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $58.3 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
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
August 2023$4,813,280-13.4
July 2023$5,557,0308.4
June 2023$5,124,26010.5
May 2023$4,638,430-4.6
April 2023$4,862,18020.4
March 2023$4,037,940-3.8

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