Taxpayers in Pike County paid $215,601 in August.
Pike County was ranked 62nd the month before.
Of all the taxes Pike 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 Pike County in August
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| County School Facility Tax | $110,510 | -2.3 |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $54,982 | -2.3 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $30,975 | -13.9 |
| County Sales Tax | $19,134 | 3 |
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