This is an increase over the month before when $4,354 was collected.
Taxpayers in Pope County have paid $50,101 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 Pope County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | $4,974 | 14.2 |
| November 2021 | $4,354 | -17.4 |
| October 2021 | $5,273 | 185.5 |
| September 2021 | $1,847 | -55.7 |
| August 2021 | $4,165 | -13.3 |
| July 2021 | $4,803 | 20.4 |
| June 2021 | $3,990 | -15.8 |
| May 2021 | $4,740 | -2.6 |
| April 2021 | $4,865 | 52.7 |
| March 2021 | $3,186 | -18.4 |
| February 2021 | $3,903 | -2.5 |
| January 2021 | $4,001 | 39.8 |
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