This is an increase over the month before when $34,400 was collected.
Taxpayers in Knox County have paid $372,067 in County Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The County 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.
County Sales Tax collected in Knox County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $38,373 | 11.5 |
| December 2021 | $34,400 | 16.7 |
| November 2021 | $29,483 | -8.5 |
| October 2021 | $32,216 | 26.7 |
| September 2021 | $25,432 | -4.2 |
| August 2021 | $26,550 | -10 |
| July 2021 | $29,493 | 4.6 |
| June 2021 | $28,203 | -14.7 |
| May 2021 | $33,078 | -25.9 |
| April 2021 | $44,620 | 91.5 |
| March 2021 | $23,297 | -13.5 |
| February 2021 | $26,922 | 72.7 |
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