This is an increase over the month before when $56,549 was collected.
Taxpayers in East Alton have paid $720,149 in Municipal Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Municipal Sales Tax is collected for municipal 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.
Municipal Sales Tax collected in East Alton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $59,480 | 5.2 |
| December 2021 | $56,549 | -8.9 |
| November 2021 | $62,096 | -1.7 |
| October 2021 | $63,141 | -2.9 |
| September 2021 | $64,998 | 6.6 |
| August 2021 | $60,946 | -11.2 |
| July 2021 | $68,654 | 8.1 |
| June 2021 | $63,481 | -2.9 |
| May 2021 | $65,404 | 7.1 |
| April 2021 | $61,069 | 45.9 |
| March 2021 | $41,869 | -20.2 |
| February 2021 | $52,462 | 17.2 |
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