This is an increase over the month before when $98,271 was collected.
Taxpayers in Lee County have paid $1 million 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 Lee County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $101,037 | 2.8 |
| June | $98,271 | 12.6 |
| May | $87,305 | 0.9 |
| April | $86,569 | 30.3 |
| March | $66,416 | -2.6 |
| February | $68,218 | -28.9 |
| January | $95,975 | 16.2 |
| December 2021 | $82,586 | -0.1 |
| November 2021 | $82,639 | 2.8 |
| October 2021 | $80,363 | -4.7 |
| September 2021 | $84,353 | -0.8 |
| August 2021 | $85,012 | -5.6 |
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