Iroquois County taxpayers paid $769,365 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2021, according to Illinois tax records.
This is an increase over the year before when $511,506 was collected.
The Countywide Sales Tax is collected for county governments use.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent higher than 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 Iroquois County in recent years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $769,365 | 50.4 |
| 2020 | $511,506 | 3.4 |
| 2019 | $494,828 | -8.5 |
