This is an increase over the month before when $254,054 was collected.
Taxpayers in Wilmette have paid $3.5 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 Wilmette in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $286,029 | 12.6 |
| April | $254,054 | 11.4 |
| March | $228,047 | -9.2 |
| February | $251,272 | -26.1 |
| January | $340,160 | 2.2 |
| December 2021 | $332,705 | 14.6 |
| November 2021 | $290,327 | -0.1 |
| October 2021 | $290,696 | 0.5 |
| September 2021 | $289,390 | -0.4 |
| August 2021 | $290,559 | -7.3 |
| July 2021 | $313,503 | -2.4 |
| June 2021 | $321,214 | 28.1 |
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