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Kankakee County residents pay $426,458 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Kankakee County taxpayers paid $426,458 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $375,246.

Over the past 12 months, Kankakee County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.5 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 Kankakee County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$426,45813.6
December 2023$375,2462
November 2023$367,957-2.8
October 2023$378,451-4.3
September 2023$395,3349.5
August 2023$360,872-9.9
July 2023$400,465-1.7
June 2023$407,29814.4
May 2023$355,942-6.3
April 2023$379,88817.6
March 2023$322,942-2
February 2023$329,682-21

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