Taxpayers in Knox County paid $942,569 in June.
Knox County was ranked 18th the month before.
Of all the taxes Knox County residents paid for, County School Facility Tax was the most contributed to tax.
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.
Sales Taxes Collected in Knox County in June
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| County School Facility Tax | $508,071 | 3.7 |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $252,741 | 3.5 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $145,361 | 1.1 |
| County Sales Tax | $36,396 | -1.6 |
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Village of Yates City• Village of St. Augustine• Village of Altona• City of Abingdon• Gilson• Village of Wataga• Village of Rio• City of Oneida• City of Galesburg• Village of Henderson• Village of Victoria• Village of Maquon• City of Knoxville• Oak Run• Village Of East Galesburg• Village Of Williamsfield
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