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 Private Vehicle County Home Rule Sales Tax collection stood at $1.1 million.
Over the past 12 months, Cook County's residents have collectively paid a total of $12.7 million in Private Vehicle County Home Rule Sales Tax.
The Private Vehicle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $1,163,880 | 2.3 |
| September | $1,137,250 | -3.4 |
| August | $1,176,980 | -7.2 |
| July | $1,268,830 | 19 |
| June | $1,066,680 | -5.3 |
| May | $1,126,230 | 8.5 |
| April | $1,038,460 | -2.7 |
| March | $1,067,080 | 7.4 |
| February | $993,224 | 24.8 |
| January | $795,592 | -9.2 |
| December 2022 | $876,353 | -9.4 |
| November 2022 | $967,666 | -9.9 |
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