Cook County taxpayers paid $361,513 in County Sales Tax in September, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $269,862.
Over the past 12 months, Cook County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $361,513 | 34 |
| August | $269,862 | -48.4 |
| July | $522,877 | -7.7 |
| June | $566,709 | 45.2 |
| May | $390,229 | -9.8 |
| April | $432,596 | 17.9 |
| March | $366,771 | 1.9 |
| February | $359,958 | -27.7 |
| January | $497,617 | 23.7 |
| December 2022 | $402,428 | 2.5 |
| November 2022 | $392,661 | -11.5 |
| October 2022 | $443,803 | -8.4 |
