This is an increase over the month before when $66,281 was collected.
Taxpayers in Staunton have paid $758,116 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 Staunton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $67,564 | 1.9 |
| June | $66,281 | 2.5 |
| May | $64,664 | -3.1 |
| April | $66,766 | 24.2 |
| March | $53,754 | -13.8 |
| February | $62,337 | -4.6 |
| January | $65,354 | 2.4 |
| December 2021 | $63,840 | 1.4 |
| November 2021 | $62,975 | 11.8 |
| October 2021 | $56,331 | -14 |
| September 2021 | $65,503 | 4.4 |
| August 2021 | $62,747 | -3.3 |
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