This is an increase over the year before when $8.9 million was collected.
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 Highland Park in recent years
Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
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2021 | $11,231,863 | 25.9 |
2020 | $8,917,830 | 0.8 |
2019 | $8,849,981 | -9.5 |