This is an increase over the month before when $211,558 was collected.
Taxpayers in Lemont have paid $2.3 million in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Non-Home Rule 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.
Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collected in Lemont in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $222,803 | 5.3 |
| June | $211,558 | 3.2 |
| May | $204,995 | 10.3 |
| April | $185,798 | 21.8 |
| March | $152,524 | -5.4 |
| February | $161,281 | -29.4 |
| January | $228,382 | 15.5 |
| December 2021 | $197,756 | -14.8 |
| November 2021 | $232,150 | 22.8 |
| October 2021 | $189,037 | 5.4 |
| September 2021 | $179,406 | -2.1 |
| August 2021 | $183,168 | -8.6 |
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