This is a decrease from the month before when $427,669 was collected.
Taxpayers in Lansing have paid $5 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 Lansing in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $427,361 | -0.1 |
| June | $427,669 | 4.8 |
| May | $408,136 | -25.7 |
| April | $549,165 | 62.1 |
| March | $338,780 | -0.9 |
| February | $341,902 | -21.7 |
| January | $436,735 | 10 |
| December 2021 | $397,128 | -3 |
| November 2021 | $409,573 | 0.9 |
| October 2021 | $405,831 | -4.7 |
| September 2021 | $426,019 | -3.7 |
| August 2021 | $442,360 | -8.9 |
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