This is an increase over the month before when $5,720 was collected.
Taxpayers in Pope County have paid $65,861 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $8,130 | 42.1 |
| August | $5,720 | -13.9 |
| July | $6,647 | 27.4 |
| June | $5,219 | 11.5 |
| May | $4,681 | -23.6 |
| April | $6,127 | 25.5 |
| March | $4,883 | -4.7 |
| February | $5,122 | 8.3 |
| January | $4,731 | -4.9 |
| December 2021 | $4,974 | 14.2 |
| November 2021 | $4,354 | -17.4 |
| October 2021 | $5,273 | 185.5 |
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