This is an increase over the month before when $993,051 was collected.
Taxpayers in Highland Park have paid $11.5 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 Highland Park in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $1,144,070 | 15.2 |
| June | $993,051 | 9.4 |
| May | $907,832 | -8.6 |
| April | $993,528 | 27.8 |
| March | $777,617 | 6.4 |
| February | $730,841 | -35 |
| January | $1,124,710 | 14.8 |
| December 2021 | $980,030 | 10.1 |
| November 2021 | $889,830 | -14.2 |
| October 2021 | $1,037,660 | 6.3 |
| September 2021 | $975,740 | 1.2 |
| August 2021 | $964,134 | -15.9 |
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