This is an increase over the month before when $959,566 was collected.
Taxpayers in Waukegan have paid $13.1 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 Waukegan in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $1,103,520 | 15 |
| March | $959,566 | -1 |
| February | $969,026 | -31 |
| January | $1,403,430 | 31.7 |
| December 2021 | $1,065,590 | 1.8 |
| November 2021 | $1,046,410 | 2.5 |
| October 2021 | $1,021,030 | -24 |
| September 2021 | $1,343,790 | 34 |
| August 2021 | $1,003,110 | -12.1 |
| July 2021 | $1,140,590 | 9.1 |
| June 2021 | $1,045,710 | 2.8 |
| May 2021 | $1,017,090 | -4.4 |
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