This is a decrease from the month before when $12,728 was collected.
Taxpayers in Hamilton County have paid $155,258 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 Hamilton County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| March | $11,340 | -10.9 |
| February | $12,728 | -16 |
| January | $15,144 | 15.2 |
| December 2021 | $13,145 | 1.8 |
| November 2021 | $12,908 | -7.5 |
| October 2021 | $13,956 | 15.2 |
| September 2021 | $12,113 | -2 |
| August 2021 | $12,363 | -9.7 |
| July 2021 | $13,691 | 17.5 |
| June 2021 | $11,656 | -7.5 |
| May 2021 | $12,601 | -7.4 |
| April 2021 | $13,613 | 42.2 |
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