This is a decrease from the month before when $99,198 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $94,375 | -4.9 |
| August | $99,198 | -2.1 |
| July | $101,288 | -1.4 |
| June | $102,717 | 3.3 |
| May | $99,394 | -2.8 |
| April | $102,265 | 33.1 |
| March | $76,806 | -15 |
| February | $90,325 | -12.1 |
| January | $102,746 | 8 |
| December 2021 | $95,153 | -2.5 |
| November 2021 | $97,605 | 5.7 |
| October 2021 | $92,374 | 1.9 |
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