This is an increase over the month before when $696,072 was collected.
Taxpayers in Fairview Heights have paid $8.5 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 Fairview Heights in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $723,295 | 3.9 |
| June | $696,072 | -4.6 |
| May | $729,663 | -4.3 |
| April | $762,543 | 34.5 |
| March | $566,820 | -0.1 |
| February | $567,464 | -44.5 |
| January | $1,021,810 | 44.3 |
| December 2021 | $707,919 | 6.2 |
| November 2021 | $666,763 | -10.4 |
| October 2021 | $743,809 | 11.1 |
| September 2021 | $669,317 | 3.9 |
| August 2021 | $644,304 | -16.3 |
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