This is an increase over the month before when $65,642 was collected.
Taxpayers in Newton have paid $864,618 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 Newton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | $71,933 | 9.6 |
| November 2021 | $65,642 | -11.9 |
| October 2021 | $74,495 | 12.5 |
| September 2021 | $66,199 | -8 |
| August 2021 | $71,964 | 2.6 |
| July 2021 | $70,172 | -20.8 |
| June 2021 | $88,610 | 15.4 |
| May 2021 | $76,771 | -6.7 |
| April 2021 | $82,284 | 32 |
| March 2021 | $62,331 | -10.5 |
| February 2021 | $69,680 | 8 |
| January 2021 | $64,537 | 21.2 |
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