This is a decrease from the month before when $48,559 was collected.
Taxpayers in Richland County have paid $494,674 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 Richland County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $42,032 | -13.4 |
| August | $48,559 | 3.4 |
| July | $46,977 | 3.9 |
| June | $45,207 | 12.8 |
| May | $40,066 | -9.4 |
| April | $44,243 | 43.9 |
| March | $30,745 | -10.4 |
| February | $34,324 | -23.8 |
| January | $45,052 | 11.9 |
| December 2021 | $40,245 | 5.1 |
| November 2021 | $38,301 | -1.6 |
| October 2021 | $38,923 | 2.8 |
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