This is an increase over the month before when $670,012 was collected.
Taxpayers in Barrington have paid $8.1 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 Barrington in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $716,014 | 6.9 |
| April | $670,012 | 26.6 |
| March | $529,235 | -6.6 |
| February | $566,587 | -21.5 |
| January | $721,942 | 8.3 |
| December 2021 | $666,337 | 0.2 |
| November 2021 | $664,786 | -0.3 |
| October 2021 | $666,763 | -5 |
| September 2021 | $702,119 | -5.3 |
| August 2021 | $741,644 | 2 |
| July 2021 | $726,920 | -0.3 |
| June 2021 | $729,316 | 5.9 |
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