This is a decrease from the month before when $294,091 was collected.
Taxpayers in Highland have paid $3.3 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 Highland in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $290,128 | -1.3 |
| June | $294,091 | 2.2 |
| May | $287,852 | 3.5 |
| April | $278,203 | 28.5 |
| March | $216,500 | -8.1 |
| February | $235,515 | -24.1 |
| January | $310,174 | 8.7 |
| December 2021 | $285,256 | 6.4 |
| November 2021 | $267,972 | 2.5 |
| October 2021 | $261,520 | -4.3 |
| September 2021 | $273,395 | 0.5 |
| August 2021 | $272,146 | -4.7 |
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