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$242,081 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2023 for Johnson County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Johnson County taxpayers paid $242,081 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $230,806.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 Johnson County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$242,0814.9%
2022$230,80613.3%
2021$203,69040.6%
2020$144,8448.9%
2019$132,954-12.4%
2018$151,730-

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