This is a decrease from the month before when $26,023 was collected.
Taxpayers in Mercer County have paid $299,937 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 Mercer County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $25,866 | -0.6 |
| December 2021 | $26,023 | 2.7 |
| November 2021 | $25,327 | -2.8 |
| October 2021 | $26,063 | -3.6 |
| September 2021 | $27,046 | 14 |
| August 2021 | $23,734 | -14.4 |
| July 2021 | $27,712 | 8.2 |
| June 2021 | $25,607 | -5.4 |
| May 2021 | $27,059 | 2.1 |
| April 2021 | $26,494 | 45.3 |
| March 2021 | $18,232 | -12.2 |
| February 2021 | $20,774 | -0.8 |
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