This is an increase over the month before when $6,457 was collected.
Taxpayers in Brighton have paid $95,281 in Business District Tax in the last 12 months.
The Business District Tax is collected for other taxing jurisdictions 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.
Business District Tax collected in Brighton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $8,138 | 26 |
| March | $6,457 | -8.5 |
| February | $7,053 | -10.8 |
| January | $7,906 | 1.2 |
| December 2021 | $7,811 | 2.1 |
| November 2021 | $7,648 | -3.6 |
| October 2021 | $7,933 | -4.6 |
| September 2021 | $8,313 | -3.4 |
| August 2021 | $8,603 | -1.5 |
| July 2021 | $8,735 | 5 |
| June 2021 | $8,317 | -0.6 |
| May 2021 | $8,367 | 2.5 |
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