This figure marks a significant increase from the previous year, where County Home Rule Sales Tax collection stood at $941.2 million.
The County Home Rule 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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,078,858,160 | 14.6 |
| 2021 | $941,179,052 | 37.3 |
| 2020 | $685,615,168 | -10.5 |
| 2019 | $765,977,852 | -8.6 |
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