Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Home Rule Sales Tax collection stood at $93 million.
Over the past 12 months, Cook County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 billion in County Home Rule Sales Tax.
The County Home Rule 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $95,935,700 | 3.2 |
| November 2023 | $92,999,100 | -1.5 |
| October 2023 | $94,430,000 | -4.5 |
| September 2023 | $98,916,400 | 4.2 |
| August 2023 | $94,955,000 | -6.4 |
| July 2023 | $101,434,000 | 4.4 |
| June 2023 | $97,204,900 | 10 |
| May 2023 | $88,355,000 | -1.4 |
| April 2023 | $89,571,100 | 17.6 |
| March 2023 | $76,173,800 | -1.9 |
| February 2023 | $77,619,400 | -27.8 |
| January 2023 | $107,555,000 | 16.9 |
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