This is an increase over the month before when $6,793 was collected.
Taxpayers in Scott County have paid $81,345 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 Scott County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $6,997 | 3 |
| August | $6,793 | -9.4 |
| July | $7,498 | 6.3 |
| June | $7,052 | -1.7 |
| May | $7,176 | 10.1 |
| April | $6,515 | 9.6 |
| March | $5,942 | -7.6 |
| February | $6,428 | -21.5 |
| January | $8,185 | 32.1 |
| December 2021 | $6,198 | -3.8 |
| November 2021 | $6,444 | 5.3 |
| October 2021 | $6,117 | -7.6 |
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