This is an increase over the month before when $224,234 was collected.
Taxpayers in Oak Forest have paid $2.7 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 Oak Forest in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $238,225 | 6.2 |
| June | $224,234 | 0.6 |
| May | $222,832 | -1.5 |
| April | $226,180 | 25.9 |
| March | $179,625 | -5.5 |
| February | $189,982 | -28 |
| January | $263,973 | 7.7 |
| December 2021 | $244,990 | 14 |
| November 2021 | $214,852 | -4.6 |
| October 2021 | $225,199 | -0.6 |
| September 2021 | $226,615 | 3.4 |
| August 2021 | $219,207 | -11 |
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