Illinois Valley Times

LaSalle County taxpayers paid $292,752 in County Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $136,702.

Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.2 million in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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
April	$292,752	114.2
March	$136,702	-11.3
February	$154,148	-20.2
January	$193,052	-5
December 2022	$203,301	1.2
November 2022	$200,838	2.1
October 2022	$196,621	9.5
September 2022	$179,538	8.4
August 2022	$165,639	-4.9
July 2022	$174,166	13.6
June 2022	$153,287	9.1
May 2022	$140,506	-1.8