North Cook News

Cook County taxpayers paid $497,617 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $402,428.

Over the past 12 months, Cook County's residents have collectively paid a total of $5.1 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
January	$497,617	23.7
December 2022	$402,428	2.5
November 2022	$392,661	-11.5
October 2022	$443,803	-8.4
September 2022	$484,711	15.5
August 2022	$419,601	-9.7
July 2022	$464,764	-5.3
June 2022	$490,521	27.9
May 2022	$383,534	-13.2
April 2022	$441,627	42
March 2022	$310,972	-6.3
February 2022	$331,938	-25