This is a decrease from the month before when $53,941 was collected.
Taxpayers in Fayette County have paid $619,752 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $50,834 | -5.8 |
| August | $53,941 | -6.2 |
| July | $57,490 | 1.8 |
| June | $56,458 | 7.4 |
| May | $52,544 | -1.4 |
| April | $53,285 | 25.7 |
| March | $42,395 | -9.3 |
| 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 |
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