This is a decrease from the month before when $263,094 was collected.
Taxpayers in Godfrey have paid $2.8 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 Godfrey in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $247,948 | -5.8 |
| June | $263,094 | 0.3 |
| May | $262,315 | 9 |
| April | $240,744 | 21.7 |
| March | $197,836 | -11.3 |
| February | $222,990 | -13 |
| January | $256,292 | 11.6 |
| December 2021 | $229,633 | 0.3 |
| November 2021 | $228,957 | 2.8 |
| October 2021 | $222,791 | -0.2 |
| September 2021 | $223,243 | -2.4 |
| August 2021 | $228,626 | -0.8 |
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