Taxpayers in Moultrie County paid $2.5 million in 2021.
Moultrie County was ranked 58th the year before.
Of all the taxes Moultrie County residents paid for, County Sales Tax was the most contributed to tax.
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.
Sales Taxes Collected in Moultrie County in 2021
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| County Sales Tax | $1,131,839 | 33.2 |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $832,340 | 34.9 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $499,994 | 32 |
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