This is an increase over the month before when $40,440 was collected.
Taxpayers in Putnam County have paid $531,100 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 Putnam County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $46,824 | 15.8 |
| August | $40,440 | -22.8 |
| July | $52,374 | 4 |
| June | $50,372 | 7.7 |
| May | $46,753 | -19.8 |
| April | $58,283 | 34.8 |
| March | $43,226 | 1.2 |
| February | $42,719 | 1 |
| January | $42,281 | 13.4 |
| December 2021 | $37,288 | 6 |
| November 2021 | $35,178 | -0.5 |
| October 2021 | $35,362 | 17.7 |
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