This is a decrease from the month before when $569,995 was collected.
Taxpayers in Peoria County have paid $6.6 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 Peoria County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $563,248 | -1.2 |
| August | $569,995 | -2.9 |
| July | $587,041 | 1.6 |
| June | $578,013 | 3.7 |
| May | $557,635 | -3.3 |
| April | $576,500 | 30.6 |
| March | $441,334 | 0.5 |
| February | $439,195 | -32.4 |
| January | $649,539 | 16.2 |
| December 2021 | $558,854 | 3.9 |
| November 2021 | $537,927 | -2.5 |
| October 2021 | $551,624 | -0.9 |
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