Illinois Valley Times

LaSalle County taxpayers paid $382,381 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $416,400.

Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide 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
May	$382,381	-8.2
April	$416,400	24.2
March	$335,321	-5
February	$353,023	-16.6
January	$423,073	3.9
December 2022	$407,002	-2.2
November 2022	$416,018	-0.1
October 2022	$416,389	5.5
September 2022	$394,639	-1.9
August 2022	$402,245	-3.7
July 2022	$417,636	4.6
June 2022	$399,108	4.9