This is an increase over the month before when $51,623 was collected.
Taxpayers in Park Forest have paid $595,860 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 Park Forest in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $52,037 | 0.8 |
| June | $51,623 | 7.2 |
| May | $48,168 | -9.7 |
| April | $53,324 | 29.5 |
| March | $41,162 | -4.4 |
| February | $43,079 | -24.1 |
| January | $56,726 | 14 |
| December 2021 | $49,769 | 4.1 |
| November 2021 | $47,799 | -0.8 |
| October 2021 | $48,177 | -11.1 |
| September 2021 | $54,213 | 8.9 |
| August 2021 | $49,783 | -8.2 |
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