This is an increase over the month before when $898,327 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $908,733 | 1.2 |
| August | $898,327 | -7.5 |
| July | $971,525 | 2.4 |
| June | $948,765 | 4.8 |
| May | $905,039 | -1.3 |
| April | $917,126 | 24.2 |
| March | $738,215 | 1.3 |
| 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 |
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