This is an increase over the month before when $145,666 was collected.
Taxpayers in Blue Island have paid $1.8 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 Blue Island in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $172,521 | 18.4 |
| May | $145,666 | -9.7 |
| April | $161,342 | 26.2 |
| March | $127,828 | -21.6 |
| February | $162,953 | 2.5 |
| January | $159,001 | 2.8 |
| December 2021 | $154,716 | -0.7 |
| November 2021 | $155,736 | 2.4 |
| October 2021 | $152,018 | 1.6 |
| September 2021 | $149,595 | -1.4 |
| August 2021 | $151,766 | -1.6 |
| July 2021 | $154,218 | 2.4 |
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