This is an increase over the month before when $4,568 was collected.
Taxpayers in Alexander County have paid $52,370 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 Alexander County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $4,932 | 8 |
| April | $4,568 | 18.9 |
| March | $3,842 | -8.1 |
| February | $4,181 | -5.2 |
| January | $4,409 | 19.5 |
| December 2021 | $3,691 | -0.7 |
| November 2021 | $3,717 | -20.1 |
| October 2021 | $4,652 | 3 |
| September 2021 | $4,518 | 15.1 |
| August 2021 | $3,926 | -15.6 |
| July 2021 | $4,652 | -11.9 |
| June 2021 | $5,282 | 4.4 |
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