This is an increase over the month before when $85,545 was collected.
Taxpayers in East St. Louis have paid $1.1 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 East St. Louis in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $98,928 | 15.6 |
| May | $85,545 | -13.8 |
| April | $99,286 | 19.4 |
| March | $83,169 | 9.4 |
| February | $76,000 | -21.5 |
| January | $96,853 | 14.5 |
| December 2021 | $84,595 | 2.6 |
| November 2021 | $82,424 | -25.1 |
| October 2021 | $110,029 | 13.8 |
| September 2021 | $96,711 | -3 |
| August 2021 | $99,713 | 1.9 |
| July 2021 | $97,869 | -11.4 |
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