This is an increase over the month before when $408,533 was collected.
Taxpayers in Oak Park have paid $5.9 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 Oak Park in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $502,715 | 23.1 |
| March | $408,533 | -7.5 |
| February | $441,546 | -23.7 |
| January | $578,918 | 20.9 |
| December 2021 | $478,712 | 0.5 |
| November 2021 | $476,308 | -2.4 |
| October 2021 | $488,083 | -0.4 |
| September 2021 | $490,077 | 2 |
| August 2021 | $480,458 | -8.3 |
| July 2021 | $523,861 | -3.3 |
| June 2021 | $541,981 | 18.6 |
| May 2021 | $456,799 | -9.5 |
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