This is an increase over the month before when $68,595 was collected.
Taxpayers in Newton have paid $838,345 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $73,431 | 7.1 |
| June | $68,595 | -6 |
| May | $72,986 | -2.1 |
| April | $74,542 | 35.6 |
| March | $54,978 | -17.6 |
| February | $66,745 | -13.1 |
| January | $76,835 | 6.8 |
| 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 |
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