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Prairie State sales taxes: LaSalle County residents paid 19th-largest sum in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

LaSalle County taxpayers paid the 19th largest sum in sales taxes in May, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, LaSalle County residents paid $862,455 in sales taxes during May.

LaSalle County ranked 18th in the Prairie State the month before, with $1 million spent in sales taxes.

The Countywide Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by LaSalle County residents in May.

Illinois is currently the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 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.

Composition of Sales Tax Revenue in LaSalle County in May
Countywide Sales Tax [44.3%]Special County Retailers Occupation Tax [36.3%]County Sales Tax [19.4%]

Sales Taxes Collected in LaSalle County in May
Type of TaxAmount Collected in Month% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$382,381-8.2
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax$313,009-6.7
County Sales Tax$167,065-42.9

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