This is an increase over the month before when $161,092 was collected.
Taxpayers in Jefferson County have paid $1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $171,128 | 6.2 |
| May | $161,092 | -5 |
| April | $169,535 | 30.9 |
| March | $129,506 | -1.7 |
| February | $131,781 | -23.2 |
| January | $171,613 | 15.2 |
| December 2021 | $148,960 | -2 |
| 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 |
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