This is an increase over the month before when $35,562 was collected.
Taxpayers in Union County have paid $421,439 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 Union County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $38,176 | 7.4 |
| April | $35,562 | 25.8 |
| March | $28,260 | -5.5 |
| February | $29,895 | -18.1 |
| January | $36,493 | 7.6 |
| December 2021 | $33,927 | -4.9 |
| November 2021 | $35,667 | 0.9 |
| October 2021 | $35,339 | 4.5 |
| September 2021 | $33,828 | -6.6 |
| August 2021 | $36,235 | -8.2 |
| July 2021 | $39,467 | 2.3 |
| June 2021 | $38,590 | -2.8 |
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