This is an increase over the month before when $64,325 was collected.
Taxpayers in Virden have paid $718,968 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 Virden in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $65,198 | 1.4 |
| June | $64,325 | 16.2 |
| May | $55,363 | -13.7 |
| April | $64,118 | 42.6 |
| March | $44,962 | -15 |
| February | $52,906 | -19.8 |
| January | $65,949 | 5.7 |
| December 2021 | $62,408 | -3 |
| November 2021 | $64,356 | 21.2 |
| October 2021 | $53,092 | -8.3 |
| September 2021 | $57,906 | -15.3 |
| August 2021 | $68,385 | 14.2 |
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