This is an increase over the month before when $64,246 was collected.
Taxpayers in Douglas County have paid $733,159 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 |
---|---|---|
June | $73,268 | 14 |
May | $64,246 | -8.3 |
April | $70,083 | 45.4 |
March | $48,212 | -7.6 |
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 |