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LaSalle County collects $164,649 in County Sales Tax in June

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

LaSalle County taxpayers paid $164,649 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $146,581.

Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.9 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in LaSalle County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$164,64912.3
May$146,581-1.7
April$149,15712.8
March$132,1964
February$127,062-32.6
January$188,41217.5
December 2023$160,293-11.3
November 2023$180,7628.5
October 2023$166,6369.4
September 2023$152,375-4
August 2023$158,780-14.4
July 2023$185,4398.2

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