This is an increase over the month before when $55,022 was collected.
Taxpayers in Wood River have paid $645,126 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 Wood River in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $70,225 | 27.6 |
| December 2021 | $55,022 | 7.3 |
| November 2021 | $51,300 | 11.9 |
| October 2021 | $45,828 | -9.7 |
| September 2021 | $50,768 | -2.5 |
| August 2021 | $52,056 | -1.7 |
| July 2021 | $52,942 | -5.7 |
| June 2021 | $56,169 | 0.3 |
| May 2021 | $55,991 | -11.5 |
| April 2021 | $63,232 | 45.6 |
| March 2021 | $43,436 | -9.8 |
| February 2021 | $48,157 | -24.4 |
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