This is a decrease from the month before when $555,585 was collected.
Taxpayers in Alton have paid $6 million 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 Alton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $428,819 | -22.8 |
| January | $555,585 | 8.2 |
| December 2021 | $513,254 | 7.8 |
| November 2021 | $476,117 | -3 |
| October 2021 | $490,730 | 6.3 |
| September 2021 | $461,539 | -5.2 |
| August 2021 | $486,624 | -6.1 |
| July 2021 | $518,398 | -8.2 |
| June 2021 | $564,715 | 9.4 |
| May 2021 | $515,984 | -8.5 |
| April 2021 | $563,658 | 46.8 |
| March 2021 | $383,932 | -8 |
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