This is an increase over the month before when $16,565 was collected.
Taxpayers in Brighton have paid $191,144 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 Brighton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $16,924 | 2.2 |
| May | $16,565 | -2.4 |
| April | $16,979 | 32 |
| March | $12,867 | 1.3 |
| February | $12,698 | -18.5 |
| January | $15,579 | 2.1 |
| December 2021 | $15,253 | 0.9 |
| November 2021 | $15,112 | -3 |
| October 2021 | $15,576 | -17.6 |
| September 2021 | $18,908 | 17.7 |
| August 2021 | $16,060 | -13.8 |
| July 2021 | $18,623 | 17 |
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