This is a decrease from the month before when $301,444 was collected.
Taxpayers in Lemont have paid $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 Lemont in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | $282,661 | -6.2 |
| November 2021 | $301,444 | 14.4 |
| October 2021 | $263,466 | 8.1 |
| September 2021 | $243,747 | -2.8 |
| August 2021 | $250,823 | -8.8 |
| July 2021 | $275,013 | 0.7 |
| June 2021 | $273,221 | 22.8 |
| May 2021 | $222,425 | -9.8 |
| April 2021 | $246,456 | 23.2 |
| March 2021 | $200,085 | -0.7 |
| February 2021 | $201,427 | -13.9 |
| January 2021 | $233,962 | 24.3 |
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