McHenry Times

McHenry County taxpayers paid $1.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $984,325.

Over the past 12 months, McHenry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $11.2 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$1,066,280	8.3
December 2022	$984,325	4
November 2022	$946,801	-0.6
October 2022	$952,951	0.7
September 2022	$946,133	0.3
August 2022	$943,722	-6.5
July 2022	$1,009,240	-0.1
June 2022	$1,010,520	8.9
May 2022	$927,907	2
April 2022	$909,310	19.6
March 2022	$760,242	-0.9
February 2022	$766,976	-25.6