This is an increase over the month before when $9,959 was collected.
Taxpayers in Pope County have paid $126,377 in County Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The County 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.
County Sales Tax collected in Pope County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | $11,390 | 14.4 |
| November 2021 | $9,959 | -23.0 |
| October 2021 | $12,942 | 42.5 |
| September 2021 | $9,080 | 0.5 |
| August 2021 | $9,036 | -25.5 |
| July 2021 | $12,134 | 44.6 |
| June 2021 | $8,389 | -30.7 |
| May 2021 | $12,103 | 0.9 |
| April 2021 | $12,000 | 46.3 |
| March 2021 | $8,203 | -25.4 |
| February 2021 | $10,998 | 8.4 |
| January 2021 | $10,144 | 37.5 |
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