This is an increase over the month before when $468,929 was collected.
Taxpayers in South Elgin have paid $5.3 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 South Elgin in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $490,977 | 4.7 |
| June | $468,929 | 3.8 |
| May | $451,964 | 4 |
| April | $434,458 | 18.2 |
| March | $367,668 | -5 |
| February | $387,078 | -24.1 |
| January | $509,935 | 9.6 |
| December 2021 | $465,324 | 11 |
| November 2021 | $419,372 | -3.8 |
| October 2021 | $435,979 | 4.1 |
| September 2021 | $418,711 | -2 |
| August 2021 | $427,435 | -7.2 |
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