Taxpayers in Macoupin County paid $370,448 in February.
Macoupin County was ranked 42nd the month before.
Of all the taxes Macoupin 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 Macoupin County in February
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| County School Facility Tax | $228,147 | -22.4 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $80,238 | -13.4 |
| County Sales Tax | $62,063 | 6.7 |
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