This is an increase over the month before when $137,337 was collected.
Taxpayers in Knox County have paid $1.7 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 Knox County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $153,418 | 11.7 |
| December 2021 | $137,337 | 2.9 |
| November 2021 | $133,454 | -5.4 |
| October 2021 | $141,009 | 3.6 |
| September 2021 | $136,129 | -4.1 |
| August 2021 | $141,945 | -4.5 |
| July 2021 | $148,614 | 2.3 |
| June 2021 | $145,246 | -0.6 |
| May 2021 | $146,175 | -11.6 |
| April 2021 | $165,291 | 51.3 |
| March 2021 | $109,225 | -2.3 |
| February 2021 | $111,828 | -9.7 |
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