This is an increase over the month before when $1.4 million was collected.
Taxpayers in Arlington Heights have paid $15.3 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 Arlington Heights in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1,523,980 | 8.5 |
| December 2021 | $1,404,180 | 10.5 |
| November 2021 | $1,270,900 | -7.5 |
| October 2021 | $1,374,310 | -0.9 |
| September 2021 | $1,386,890 | 1.1 |
| August 2021 | $1,371,720 | -0.1 |
| July 2021 | $1,373,150 | 5.9 |
| June 2021 | $1,297,190 | 0.9 |
| May 2021 | $1,286,170 | 3.1 |
| April 2021 | $1,247,160 | 40.2 |
| March 2021 | $889,444 | -3.4 |
| February 2021 | $920,635 | -21.6 |
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