This is an increase over the month before when $144,887 was collected.
Taxpayers in Jefferson County have paid $1.7 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 Jefferson County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | $152,037 | 4.9 |
| October 2021 | $144,887 | -3.5 |
| September 2021 | $150,202 | 0.6 |
| August 2021 | $149,376 | -6.1 |
| July 2021 | $159,049 | 3.1 |
| June 2021 | $154,323 | -2.0 |
| May 2021 | $157,534 | -7.3 |
| April 2021 | $170,021 | 51.6 |
| March 2021 | $112,179 | -5.6 |
| February 2021 | $118,894 | -13.9 |
| January 2021 | $138,059 | 24.5 |
| December 2020 | $110,927 | -7.4 |
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