This is a decrease from the month before when $49,255 was collected.
Taxpayers in Wayne County have paid $495,716 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 Wayne County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $44,603 | -9.4 |
| April | $49,255 | 49.2 |
| March | $33,011 | -13.9 |
| February | $38,338 | -15.9 |
| January | $45,600 | 9.6 |
| December 2021 | $41,620 | 1.3 |
| November 2021 | $41,080 | 1.7 |
| October 2021 | $40,379 | 1.6 |
| September 2021 | $39,750 | 4 |
| August 2021 | $38,205 | -12.4 |
| July 2021 | $43,592 | 8.2 |
| June 2021 | $40,283 | -3.4 |
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