This is an increase over the year before when $2.1 million was collected.
The County School Facility Tax is collected for other taxing jurisdictions 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.
County School Facility Tax collected in Macoupin County in recent years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,907,589 | 36 |
| 2020 | $2,138,247 | 7 |
| 2019 | $1,998,116 | -10.5 |
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