This is a decrease from the month before when $74,379 was collected.
Taxpayers in Franklin County have paid $883,778 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 Franklin County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | $72,555 | -2.5 |
| October 2021 | $74,379 | -0.5 |
| September 2021 | $74,717 | -5.3 |
| August 2021 | $78,903 | -5.6 |
| July 2021 | $83,575 | 0.7 |
| June 2021 | $83,032 | -2.5 |
| May 2021 | $85,184 | -5.5 |
| April 2021 | $90,149 | 59.7 |
| March 2021 | $56,466 | -13.1 |
| February 2021 | $65,015 | -2.1 |
| January 2021 | $66,381 | 24.3 |
| December 2020 | $53,423 | -12.7 |
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