This is a decrease from the month before when $148,172 was collected.
Taxpayers in Pontoon Beach 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 Pontoon Beach in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $126,277 | -14.8 |
| May | $148,172 | 50.2 |
| April | $98,667 | 12.3 |
| March | $87,840 | 1.9 |
| February | $86,201 | 9.3 |
| January | $78,851 | 2.3 |
| December 2021 | $77,050 | -2.9 |
| November 2021 | $79,380 | -11.8 |
| October 2021 | $89,990 | 8.2 |
| September 2021 | $83,158 | 4.8 |
| August 2021 | $79,355 | -9 |
| July 2021 | $87,197 | -21.2 |
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