This is an increase over the month before when $795,280 was collected.
Taxpayers in Melrose Park have paid $9.1 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 Melrose Park in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $815,548 | 2.5 |
| June | $795,280 | 4.8 |
| May | $758,634 | -5.4 |
| April | $801,951 | 24.7 |
| March | $642,938 | -0.1 |
| February | $643,337 | -23.2 |
| January | $837,619 | 8.3 |
| December 2021 | $773,172 | 7.6 |
| November 2021 | $718,488 | 1.2 |
| October 2021 | $709,721 | -16.1 |
| September 2021 | $845,550 | 13.9 |
| August 2021 | $742,499 | -6.9 |
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