This is an increase over the month before when $161,002 was collected.
Taxpayers in Highland have paid $1.9 million in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Non-Home Rule 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.
Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collected in Highland in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $174,803 | 8.6 |
| May | $161,002 | 3.3 |
| April | $155,815 | 35.8 |
| March | $114,748 | -10.7 |
| February | $128,555 | -30.5 |
| January | $184,860 | 9.5 |
| December 2021 | $168,763 | 11 |
| November 2021 | $152,012 | -2.5 |
| October 2021 | $155,861 | -2 |
| September 2021 | $159,023 | 3.5 |
| August 2021 | $153,703 | -7.2 |
| July 2021 | $165,630 | 4.2 |
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