This is an increase over the month before when $83,402 was collected.
Taxpayers in Franklin County have paid $921,123 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $85,580 | 2.6 |
| June | $83,402 | 5.6 |
| May | $78,956 | -9.3 |
| April | $87,090 | 43.8 |
| March | $60,567 | -2.9 |
| February | $62,368 | -29.6 |
| January | $88,631 | 19.8 |
| December 2021 | $73,975 | 2 |
| November 2021 | $72,555 | -2.5 |
| October 2021 | $74,379 | -0.5 |
| September 2021 | $74,717 | -5.3 |
| August 2021 | $78,903 | -5.6 |
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