This is an increase over the month before when $16,924 was collected.
Taxpayers in Brighton have paid $193,157 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 |
---|---|---|
July | $20,636 | 21.9 |
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 |