This is an increase over the month before when $32,140 was collected.
Taxpayers in Hancock County have paid $371,509 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 Hancock County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $32,700 | 1.7 |
| August | $32,140 | -7.9 |
| July | $34,910 | 4.4 |
| June | $33,440 | 11.3 |
| May | $30,058 | -4.1 |
| April | $31,344 | 29.5 |
| March | $24,196 | -11.9 |
| February | $27,468 | -19.2 |
| January | $34,012 | 12.1 |
| December 2021 | $30,347 | -0.6 |
| November 2021 | $30,525 | 0.5 |
| October 2021 | $30,369 | 10.6 |
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