This is an increase over the month before when $547,982 was collected.
Taxpayers in Mattoon have paid $6.3 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 Mattoon in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $549,386 | 0.3 |
| April | $547,982 | 27.9 |
| March | $428,463 | -5.6 |
| February | $453,832 | -20 |
| January | $567,272 | 11.2 |
| December 2021 | $510,303 | -2.5 |
| November 2021 | $523,608 | 5.3 |
| October 2021 | $497,396 | -4.2 |
| September 2021 | $519,327 | 0.2 |
| August 2021 | $518,292 | -5.2 |
| July 2021 | $546,556 | -11.6 |
| June 2021 | $618,617 | 9.2 |
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