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Kankakee County residents paid 38th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Kankakee County taxpayers paid the 38th largest sum in sales taxes in May, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, Kankakee County residents paid $482,650 in sales taxes during May.

Kankakee County ranked 28th in the Prairie State the month before, with $594,730 spent in sales taxes.

The Countywide Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Kankakee County residents in May.

Illinois is currently the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 39.83% 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.

Composition of Sales Tax Revenue in Kankakee County in May
Countywide Sales Tax [73.7%]County Sales Tax [26.3%]

Sales Taxes Collected in Kankakee County in May
Type of TaxAmount Collected in Month% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$355,942-6.3
County Sales Tax$126,708-41

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