This is a decrease from the month before when $149,993 was collected.
Taxpayers in Prospect Heights have paid $1.7 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 Prospect Heights in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $142,767 | -4.8 |
| April | $149,993 | 24.8 |
| March | $120,154 | -6.5 |
| February | $128,537 | -19.1 |
| January | $158,961 | 9 |
| December 2021 | $145,817 | 2.3 |
| November 2021 | $142,488 | 2.9 |
| October 2021 | $138,495 | 2.4 |
| September 2021 | $135,228 | -1.1 |
| August 2021 | $136,789 | -2.5 |
| July 2021 | $140,277 | 4.1 |
| June 2021 | $134,752 | 9.9 |
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