This is an increase over the month before when $11,224 was collected.
Taxpayers in Brown County have paid $152,011 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 Brown County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $12,619 | 12.4 |
| August | $11,224 | -9.3 |
| July | $12,374 | -1.7 |
| June | $12,582 | -0.4 |
| May | $12,631 | 4.8 |
| April | $12,049 | 13.7 |
| March | $10,594 | 4.3 |
| February | $10,154 | -42.5 |
| January | $17,665 | 22.4 |
| December 2021 | $14,434 | 14.3 |
| November 2021 | $12,626 | -3.3 |
| October 2021 | $13,059 | 12.2 |
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