This is an increase over the month before when $22,014 was collected.
Taxpayers in Fayette County have paid $316,449 in County Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The County 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.
County Sales Tax collected in Fayette County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $27,260 | 23.8 |
| August | $22,014 | -20.4 |
| July | $27,657 | -2.9 |
| June | $28,480 | 3.2 |
| May | $27,585 | -3.9 |
| April | $28,700 | 21.5 |
| March | $23,630 | -8 |
| February | $25,690 | -12.5 |
| January | $29,354 | 22.7 |
| December 2021 | $23,924 | -1.4 |
| November 2021 | $24,275 | -12.9 |
| October 2021 | $27,880 | 25.7 |
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