This is a decrease from the month before when $284,308 was collected.
Taxpayers in Williamson County have paid $3.1 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 Williamson County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $268,422 | -5.6 |
| April | $284,308 | 33.4 |
| March | $213,067 | -6.8 |
| February | $228,571 | -17.3 |
| January | $276,398 | 6.5 |
| December 2021 | $259,520 | 5.6 |
| November 2021 | $245,709 | 0.5 |
| October 2021 | $244,469 | -4.1 |
| September 2021 | $254,887 | -2.7 |
| August 2021 | $262,081 | -3.1 |
| July 2021 | $270,513 | 0.4 |
| June 2021 | $269,504 | -2.9 |
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