This is an increase over the month before when $18,155 was collected.
Taxpayers in Alton have paid $272,225 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 Alton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $22,212 | 22.3 |
| May | $18,155 | -23 |
| April | $23,587 | 46.6 |
| March | $16,090 | 27.5 |
| February | $12,621 | -70.1 |
| January | $42,250 | 51.5 |
| December 2021 | $27,884 | 35.8 |
| November 2021 | $20,526 | -1.2 |
| October 2021 | $20,779 | -10.9 |
| September 2021 | $23,325 | 12.5 |
| August 2021 | $20,734 | -13.8 |
| July 2021 | $24,062 | 4 |
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