This is an increase over the month before when $246,933 was collected.
Taxpayers in Lake Forest have paid $2.7 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 Lake Forest in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $271,062 | 9.8 |
| June | $246,933 | 11.9 |
| May | $220,639 | 12.6 |
| April | $196,029 | 5.3 |
| March | $186,112 | -4.7 |
| February | $195,285 | -27.8 |
| January | $270,384 | 10.3 |
| December 2021 | $245,216 | 11.6 |
| November 2021 | $219,780 | -5 |
| October 2021 | $231,339 | 4.9 |
| September 2021 | $220,623 | -3.1 |
| August 2021 | $227,787 | -4.3 |
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