This is a decrease from the month before when $17,102 was collected.
Taxpayers in St. Elmo have paid $162,240 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 St. Elmo in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $16,404 | -4.1 |
| June | $17,102 | 42 |
| May | $12,041 | -29.9 |
| April | $17,185 | 55.5 |
| March | $11,050 | 4.6 |
| February | $10,567 | -21.2 |
| January | $13,409 | 16.7 |
| December 2021 | $11,490 | -5.2 |
| November 2021 | $12,114 | -1.2 |
| October 2021 | $12,255 | -11 |
| September 2021 | $13,771 | -7.3 |
| August 2021 | $14,852 | 4.6 |
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