Taxpayers in Marion County paid $5 million in 2021.
Marion County was ranked 52nd the year before.
Of all the taxes Marion County residents paid for, County School Facility 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 Marion County in 2021
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| County School Facility Tax | $2,877,139 | 198 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $937,036 | 26.1 |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $728,490 | 24 |
| County Sales Tax | $408,572 | 57.7 |
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