This is an increase over the month before when $2 million was collected.
Taxpayers in Aurora have paid $29.1 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 Aurora in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $2,457,530 | 22.5 |
| March | $2,006,060 | 0.9 |
| February | $1,989,000 | -31.5 |
| January | $2,904,010 | 16.1 |
| December 2021 | $2,501,980 | 7.5 |
| November 2021 | $2,328,120 | -4.5 |
| October 2021 | $2,437,600 | -2.7 |
| September 2021 | $2,506,490 | 1.4 |
| August 2021 | $2,471,950 | -15.8 |
| July 2021 | $2,937,190 | 34.6 |
| June 2021 | $2,182,190 | -6.5 |
| May 2021 | $2,332,940 | -5.6 |
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