Taxpayers in Batavia paid $1.2 million in January.
Batavia was ranked 80th the month before.
Of all the taxes Batavia residents paid for, Municipal Sales Tax was the most contributed to tax.
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.
Sales Taxes Collected in Batavia in January
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Sales Tax | $607,522 | 8.9 |
| Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax | $476,796 | 16.4 |
| Non-Home Rule Sales Tax | $67,638 | - |
| Municipal Automobile Renting Tax | $31 | -81 |
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