This is an increase over the month before when $405,232 was collected.
Taxpayers in Wheeling have paid $5.7 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 Wheeling in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $528,891 | 30.5 |
| March | $405,232 | -10.8 |
| February | $454,068 | -18.7 |
| January | $558,676 | 15.1 |
| December 2021 | $485,264 | 4.5 |
| November 2021 | $464,243 | -0.5 |
| October 2021 | $466,757 | -4.8 |
| September 2021 | $490,484 | 3.8 |
| August 2021 | $472,752 | -4 |
| July 2021 | $492,460 | 5.1 |
| June 2021 | $468,365 | 8.2 |
| May 2021 | $432,769 | -5.1 |
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