Taxpayers in McDonough County paid $523,643 in January.
McDonough County was ranked 37th the month before.
Of all the taxes McDonough 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 McDonough County in January
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| County School Facility Tax | $244,792 | 6.8 |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $184,739 | 6.8 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $73,641 | 6 |
| County Sales Tax | $20,472 | 18.7 |
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