This is a decrease from the month before when $65,189 was collected.
Taxpayers in Merrionette Park have paid $686,941 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 Merrionette Park in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $55,972 | -14.1 |
| April | $65,189 | 25 |
| March | $52,153 | 0.9 |
| February | $51,705 | -22.5 |
| January | $66,721 | 6.5 |
| December 2021 | $62,626 | 16.9 |
| November 2021 | $53,590 | -8.3 |
| October 2021 | $58,443 | 10.3 |
| September 2021 | $52,969 | 0.5 |
| August 2021 | $52,700 | -15.9 |
| July 2021 | $62,665 | 20 |
| June 2021 | $52,208 | 8 |
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