This is an increase over the month before when $138,292 was collected.
Taxpayers in Coles County have paid $2.1 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 Coles County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $185,834 | 34.4 |
| March | $138,292 | -5.7 |
| February | $146,623 | -23.3 |
| January | $191,131 | -1 |
| December 2021 | $193,132 | 12.4 |
| November 2021 | $171,808 | 3.6 |
| October 2021 | $165,807 | -3.9 |
| September 2021 | $172,584 | -3.3 |
| August 2021 | $178,499 | -1.5 |
| July 2021 | $181,235 | -2.1 |
| June 2021 | $185,161 | -5.3 |
| May 2021 | $195,486 | -4.7 |
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