Taxpayers in Putnam County paid $51,327 in December 2021.
Putnam County was ranked 93rd the month before.
Of all the taxes Putnam County residents paid for, Countywide Sales 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 Putnam County in December 2021
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide Sales Tax | $37,288 | 6 |
| County Sales Tax | $14,039 | 24.6 |
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