This is an increase over the year before when $575,963 was collected.
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 Rock Island County in recent years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $703,693 | 22.2 |
| 2020 | $575,963 | 8.8 |
| 2019 | $529,305 | -19.2 |
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Village of Rapids City• Rock Island Arsenal• City of Moline• Village Of Port Byron• Village of Hillsdale• City of East Moline• Village of Carbon Cliff• Coyne Center• Village of Oak Grove• Village of Milan• Silvis City• Village Of Andalusia• Village Of Hampton• Village Of Cordova• City of Rock Island
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