This is an increase over the month before when $12,263 was collected.
Taxpayers in Washington Park have paid $162,597 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 Washington Park in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $13,642 | 11.2 |
| December 2021 | $12,263 | -3.5 |
| November 2021 | $12,713 | -12.9 |
| October 2021 | $14,604 | -1.6 |
| September 2021 | $14,842 | 4 |
| August 2021 | $14,273 | -1.1 |
| July 2021 | $14,428 | -2.9 |
| June 2021 | $14,856 | -5.2 |
| May 2021 | $15,671 | 3.9 |
| April 2021 | $15,084 | 52.4 |
| March 2021 | $9,899 | -4.1 |
| February 2021 | $10,322 | 13.1 |
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