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$91,172 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Jo Daviess County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jo Daviess County taxpayers paid $91,172 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $88,849.

Over the past 12 months, Jo Daviess County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1 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 Jo Daviess County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$91,1722.6
December 2024$88,849-12.6
November 2024$101,65215.9
October 2024$87,685-7.2
September 2024$94,5025.8
August 2024$89,3378.4
July 2024$82,444-8.7
June 2024$90,25216.7
May 2024$77,355-2.8
April 2024$79,59813
March 2024$70,4633.8
February 2024$67,883-22.7

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