This is an increase over the month before when $1.1 million was collected.
Taxpayers in Evanston have paid $12.2 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 Evanston in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1,138,410 | 2.7 |
| December 2021 | $1,108,310 | 5.6 |
| November 2021 | $1,049,590 | -2.7 |
| October 2021 | $1,078,850 | 4.9 |
| September 2021 | $1,028,780 | 3 |
| August 2021 | $998,590 | -7.6 |
| July 2021 | $1,081,290 | -4.5 |
| June 2021 | $1,131,980 | 17.9 |
| May 2021 | $960,512 | -5.9 |
| April 2021 | $1,020,410 | 35.2 |
| March 2021 | $754,737 | -8.1 |
| February 2021 | $821,196 | -9.1 |
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