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LaSalle County taxpayers give $402,067 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

LaSalle County taxpayers paid $402,067 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $416,775.

Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.7 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in LaSalle County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$402,067-3.5
June$416,7756.7
May$390,566-2.7
April$401,39916.9
March$343,5041.1
February$339,903-19.8
January$423,9616.5
December 2023$397,917-3.4
November 2023$411,8925.5
October 2023$390,516-3.5
September 2023$404,6521.6
August 2023$398,172-6.6

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