This is an increase over the month before when $16,058 was collected.
Taxpayers in East Alton have paid $198,402 in Business District Tax in the last 12 months.
The Business District Tax is collected for other taxing jurisdictions 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.
Business District Tax collected in East Alton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $16,316 | 1.6 |
| December 2021 | $16,058 | -1.3 |
| November 2021 | $16,265 | -5.4 |
| October 2021 | $17,188 | -6.8 |
| September 2021 | $18,447 | 10.4 |
| August 2021 | $16,703 | -8.6 |
| July 2021 | $18,266 | -2.1 |
| June 2021 | $18,664 | 9.1 |
| May 2021 | $17,110 | 0.1 |
| April 2021 | $17,088 | 38.2 |
| March 2021 | $12,366 | -11.2 |
| February 2021 | $13,931 | 1.7 |
Alerts Sign-up