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 $97.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $100,002,000 | 2.3 |
| August | $97,796,700 | -4 |
| July | $101,843,000 | 0.3 |
| June | $101,538,000 | 13 |
| May | $89,847,400 | -2.9 |
| April | $92,492,200 | 15.2 |
| March | $80,294,600 | -0.7 |
| February | $80,837,600 | -25.7 |
| January | $108,845,000 | 13.5 |
| December 2023 | $95,935,700 | 3.2 |
| November 2023 | $92,999,100 | -1.5 |
| October 2023 | $94,430,000 | -4.5 |
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