Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $379,888.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $355,942 | -6.3 |
| April | $379,888 | 17.6 |
| March | $322,942 | -2 |
| February | $329,682 | -21 |
| 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 |
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