This is a decrease from the month before when $288,824 was collected.
Taxpayers in Macon County have paid $3.4 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 Macon County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | $280,009 | -3.1 |
| October 2021 | $288,824 | -2.8 |
| September 2021 | $297,155 | 2.6 |
| August 2021 | $289,518 | -8.9 |
| July 2021 | $317,635 | 5.8 |
| June 2021 | $300,140 | -1.9 |
| May 2021 | $305,851 | -7.5 |
| April 2021 | $330,654 | 48.0 |
| March 2021 | $223,410 | -2.6 |
| February 2021 | $229,422 | -17.5 |
| January 2021 | $277,939 | 24.2 |
| December 2020 | $223,800 | -6.1 |
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