This is an increase over the month before when $95,153 was collected.
Taxpayers in Monroe County have paid $1.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Countywide 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.
Countywide Sales Tax collected in Monroe County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $102,746 | 8 |
| December 2021 | $95,153 | -2.5 |
| November 2021 | $97,605 | 5.7 |
| October 2021 | $92,374 | 1.9 |
| September 2021 | $90,612 | -1.2 |
| August 2021 | $91,690 | -6.9 |
| July 2021 | $98,529 | 3.1 |
| June 2021 | $95,527 | -8.9 |
| May 2021 | $104,887 | -1.6 |
| April 2021 | $106,613 | 8.7 |
| March 2021 | $98,080 | 16.3 |
| February 2021 | $84,327 | -5.3 |
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