This is an increase over the month before when $1.6 million was collected.
Taxpayers in Vernon Hills have paid $18.5 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 Vernon Hills in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $1,814,060 | 10.6 |
| June | $1,639,470 | -2.6 |
| May | $1,683,970 | 0.7 |
| April | $1,671,440 | 20.2 |
| March | $1,390,810 | -0.6 |
| February | $1,398,790 | -24.8 |
| January | $1,861,150 | 34.1 |
| December 2021 | $1,387,500 | -5.6 |
| November 2021 | $1,470,180 | 5.6 |
| October 2021 | $1,392,050 | 5.4 |
| September 2021 | $1,321,090 | -9 |
| August 2021 | $1,451,550 | 0.5 |
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