This is an increase over the month before when $296,860 was collected.
Taxpayers in Macon County have paid $3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $307,890 | 3.7 |
| August | $296,860 | -9.4 |
| July | $327,622 | 1.1 |
| June | $324,025 | 5.2 |
| May | $308,051 | -2 |
| April | $314,468 | 32.7 |
| March | $237,040 | -0.8 |
| February | $238,981 | -27.7 |
| January | $330,445 | 13.8 |
| December 2021 | $290,478 | 3.7 |
| November 2021 | $280,009 | -3.1 |
| October 2021 | $288,824 | -2.8 |
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