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Sunday, December 22, 2024

McHenry County collects $594,128 in County Motor Fuel Tax in April

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McHenry County taxpayers paid $594,128 in County Motor Fuel Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Motor Fuel Tax collection stood at $320,739.

Over the past 12 months, McHenry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.4 million in County Motor Fuel Tax.

The County Motor Fuel Tax is a local sales tax levied on motor fuels, with revenue dedicated to transportation infrastructure projects such as road construction, maintenance, and repair. It aims to enhance road conditions, improve safety, and facilitate efficient transportation.

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.

County Motor Fuel Tax Collected in McHenry County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
April$594,12885.2
March$320,739-7.6
February$346,952-3.4
January$359,2062
December 2022$352,220-4.1
November 2022$367,4533.8
October 2022$353,9572.3
September 2022$345,919-2.7
August 2022$355,51611.2
July 2022$319,760-12.5
June 2022$365,24115.7
May 2022$315,8054.4

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