This is an increase over the month before when $130,762 was collected.
Taxpayers in Stephenson County have paid $1.5 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 Stephenson County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $137,114 | 4.9 |
| June | $130,762 | 5.9 |
| May | $123,432 | -3.1 |
| April | $127,325 | 24.4 |
| March | $102,348 | -1.7 |
| February | $104,170 | -21.7 |
| January | $133,031 | 4.4 |
| December 2021 | $127,370 | 3.5 |
| November 2021 | $123,053 | 3.2 |
| October 2021 | $119,257 | 1.3 |
| September 2021 | $117,688 | -0.7 |
| August 2021 | $118,531 | -7.5 |
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