This is a decrease from the month before when $56,744 was collected.
Taxpayers in Wood River have paid $633,023 in Business District Tax in the last 12 months.
The Business District Tax is collected for other taxing jurisdictions 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.
Business District Tax collected in Wood River in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $53,335 | -6 |
| June | $56,744 | 4.8 |
| May | $54,125 | -1.2 |
| April | $54,793 | 21.2 |
| March | $45,199 | 3.6 |
| February | $43,628 | -37.9 |
| January | $70,225 | 27.6 |
| December 2021 | $55,022 | 7.3 |
| November 2021 | $51,300 | 11.9 |
| October 2021 | $45,828 | -9.7 |
| September 2021 | $50,768 | -2.5 |
| August 2021 | $52,056 | -1.7 |
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