Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a slightly increase over the previous year, when County Home Rule Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $1.1 billion.
The County Home Rule Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.
As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,115,149,872 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $1,078,858,160 | 14.6% |
| 2021 | $941,179,052 | 37.3% |
| 2020 | $685,615,168 | -10.5% |
| 2019 | $765,977,852 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | $837,983,776 | - |
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