This is a decrease from the month before when $48,455 was collected.
Taxpayers in Washington County have paid $585,808 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 Washington County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $46,948 | -3.1 |
| August | $48,455 | -12.8 |
| July | $55,596 | 2.8 |
| June | $54,061 | 11.4 |
| May | $48,541 | -7.1 |
| April | $52,264 | 26.9 |
| March | $41,191 | -12.2 |
| February | $46,926 | -8 |
| January | $51,001 | 9.3 |
| December 2021 | $46,676 | 1.3 |
| November 2021 | $46,083 | -4.1 |
| October 2021 | $48,066 | 9.3 |
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