Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, Stark County residents paid $553,527 in sales taxes during 2022.
Stark County also ranked 93rd in the Prairie State the year before, with $463,642 spent in sales taxes.
The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Stark County residents in 2022.
Illinois is currently the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 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.
Sales Taxes Collected in Stark County in 2022
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $385,864 | 21.2 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $90,806 | 14.2 |
| County Sales Tax | $76,856 | 17 |
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