Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Private Vehicle County Home Rule Sales Tax collection stood at $991,316.
Over the past 12 months, Cook County's residents have collectively paid a total of $12.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $980,258 | -1.1 |
| June | $991,316 | -9.5 |
| May | $1,095,840 | 0.1 |
| April | $1,094,650 | -6.1 |
| March | $1,165,160 | 6.5 |
| February | $1,093,750 | 23.7 |
| January | $883,902 | -6.2 |
| December 2023 | $941,847 | -10.3 |
| November 2023 | $1,050,540 | -9.7 |
| October 2023 | $1,163,880 | 2.3 |
| September 2023 | $1,137,250 | -3.4 |
| August 2023 | $1,176,980 | -7.2 |
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