This is a decrease from the month before when $1 million was collected.
Taxpayers in Winnebago County have paid $10.6 million 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 Winnebago County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $728,471 | -28 |
| January | $1,012,380 | 16.1 |
| December 2021 | $872,328 | 1.5 |
| November 2021 | $859,209 | -0.6 |
| October 2021 | $864,817 | -3.3 |
| September 2021 | $893,960 | 0.2 |
| August 2021 | $892,197 | -7.2 |
| July 2021 | $961,142 | 3.8 |
| June 2021 | $925,785 | 0.7 |
| May 2021 | $919,792 | -6.5 |
| April 2021 | $983,547 | 51 |
| March 2021 | $651,439 | -3.7 |
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