This is an increase over the month before when $39,903 was collected.
Taxpayers in Shelby County have paid $458,694 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 Shelby County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $40,562 | 1.7 |
| August | $39,903 | -9.3 |
| July | $43,982 | 3.1 |
| June | $42,674 | 9.2 |
| May | $39,082 | -0.6 |
| April | $39,319 | 30.7 |
| March | $30,075 | -13.6 |
| February | $34,799 | -11.5 |
| January | $39,300 | 4.8 |
| December 2021 | $37,513 | 7 |
| November 2021 | $35,048 | -3.8 |
| October 2021 | $36,437 | -6.2 |
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