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This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $2.4 million.
In Illinois, the Non-Home Rule Sales Tax, levied by non-home rule local governments, targets the same general merchandise as the state sales tax. This tax can be set in 0.25% and up to 1% increments, and it's aimed at funding local services. Each non-home rule locality decides independently on whether to implement the tax and what rate to set, based on their specific needs.
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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,583,622 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | $2,419,043 | 13.2% |
| 2021 | $2,136,101 | 41.8% |
| 2020 | $1,506,149 | 200.2% |
| 2019 | $501,669 | - |
