This is an increase over the month before when $152,989 was collected.
Taxpayers in Westchester have paid $1.6 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 Westchester in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $200,696 | 31.2 |
| December 2021 | $152,989 | 14.8 |
| November 2021 | $133,322 | 1.9 |
| October 2021 | $130,882 | -3.1 |
| September 2021 | $135,098 | 0.2 |
| August 2021 | $134,834 | -6.4 |
| July 2021 | $144,118 | 7.8 |
| June 2021 | $133,737 | 5.3 |
| May 2021 | $127,023 | -7.9 |
| April 2021 | $137,889 | 36.8 |
| March 2021 | $100,779 | -8.6 |
| February 2021 | $110,287 | -31.6 |
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