This is a decrease from the month before when $55,683 was collected.
Taxpayers in Fayette County have paid $623,541 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 Fayette County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $46,748 | -16 |
| January | $55,683 | 7.4 |
| December 2021 | $51,832 | 6.1 |
| November 2021 | $48,874 | -1.6 |
| October 2021 | $49,668 | 0.2 |
| September 2021 | $49,545 | -2.5 |
| August 2021 | $50,827 | -7.5 |
| July 2021 | $54,948 | 0.6 |
| June 2021 | $54,616 | -2.5 |
| May 2021 | $56,010 | -8.4 |
| April 2021 | $61,145 | 40.1 |
| March 2021 | $43,645 | -17.6 |
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