This is an increase over the month before when $264,008 was collected.
Taxpayers in Wood River have paid $3.8 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 Wood River in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $325,749 | 23.4 |
| March | $264,008 | -4.7 |
| February | $277,147 | -17.6 |
| January | $336,434 | 9.2 |
| December 2021 | $308,198 | 0.7 |
| November 2021 | $306,146 | 1.5 |
| October 2021 | $301,484 | -1.7 |
| September 2021 | $306,824 | -5.6 |
| August 2021 | $325,142 | -4.4 |
| July 2021 | $340,190 | -7 |
| June 2021 | $365,975 | 7.2 |
| May 2021 | $341,443 | -9.3 |
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