Kankakee Times

Kankakee County taxpayers paid $417,448 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 $373,554.

Over the past 12 months, Kankakee County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.4 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$417,448	11.8
December 2022	$373,554	-0.8
November 2022	$376,716	-0.5
October 2022	$378,546	-0.9
September 2022	$382,050	1.8
August 2022	$375,416	-5.4
July 2022	$396,775	-2.3
June 2022	$406,031	10.1
May 2022	$368,795	2.6
April 2022	$359,584	23.9
March 2022	$290,173	-3
February 2022	$299,220	-25.2