This is a decrease from the month before when $48,595 was collected.
Taxpayers in Monroe County have paid $491,803 in County Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The County Sales Tax is collected for county governments use.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent 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.
County Sales Tax collected in Monroe County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | $47,687 | -1.9 |
| October 2021 | $48,595 | 6.4 |
| September 2021 | $45,658 | 15.0 |
| August 2021 | $39,697 | -16.6 |
| July 2021 | $47,585 | 3.1 |
| June 2021 | $46,156 | -6.7 |
| May 2021 | $49,457 | -1.1 |
| April 2021 | $49,993 | 94.2 |
| March 2021 | $25,742 | -26.1 |
| February 2021 | $34,837 | 8.7 |
| January 2021 | $32,048 | 31.6 |
| December 2020 | $24,348 | -7.4 |
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