This is a decrease from the month before when $62,967 was collected.
Taxpayers in Douglas County have paid $694,774 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 Douglas County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $52,184 | -17.1 |
| January | $62,967 | 4.2 |
| December 2021 | $60,442 | 3.5 |
| November 2021 | $58,403 | -5.2 |
| October 2021 | $61,618 | 4.3 |
| September 2021 | $59,055 | 0 |
| August 2021 | $59,034 | -7.2 |
| July 2021 | $63,647 | 9.7 |
| June 2021 | $58,040 | 1.9 |
| May 2021 | $56,957 | -10.8 |
| April 2021 | $63,866 | 65.6 |
| March 2021 | $38,561 | -12.9 |
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