This is an increase over the month before when $794,511 was collected.
Taxpayers in Effingham have paid $8.9 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 Effingham in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $819,257 | 3.1 |
| June | $794,511 | 1.2 |
| May | $784,907 | 0.1 |
| April | $783,923 | 28.7 |
| March | $609,196 | -7.8 |
| February | $661,003 | -19.8 |
| January | $824,054 | 10 |
| December 2021 | $748,891 | 2 |
| November 2021 | $733,876 | 3.1 |
| October 2021 | $711,654 | -1 |
| September 2021 | $719,032 | -3.5 |
| August 2021 | $744,774 | 0.7 |
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