This is an increase over the month before when $230,061 was collected.
Taxpayers in Salem have paid $2.6 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 Salem in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $233,052 | 1.3 |
| May | $230,061 | -3.5 |
| April | $238,487 | 35.4 |
| March | $176,124 | -8.9 |
| February | $193,231 | -18 |
| January | $235,513 | 13.4 |
| December 2021 | $207,675 | -0.8 |
| November 2021 | $209,295 | 3.3 |
| October 2021 | $202,677 | -2.5 |
| September 2021 | $207,936 | -4.8 |
| August 2021 | $218,445 | -3.3 |
| July 2021 | $225,966 | -10.2 |
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