This is an increase over the month before when $119,007 was collected.
Taxpayers in Henry County have paid $1.4 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 Henry County in last 12 months
Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
---|---|---|
September | $119,614 | 0.5 |
August | $119,007 | -5.4 |
July | $125,781 | -2.5 |
June | $128,949 | 10.2 |
May | $117,002 | -2.4 |
April | $119,879 | 26.2 |
March | $94,959 | -6 |
February | $101,010 | -19 |
January | $124,672 | 6.7 |
December 2021 | $116,894 | 1.4 |
November 2021 | $115,267 | -2.5 |
October 2021 | $118,228 | 5.6 |