This is an increase over the month before when $495,700 was collected.
Taxpayers in Morton Grove have paid $5.5 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 Morton Grove in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $501,182 | 1.1 |
| June | $495,700 | 9 |
| May | $454,940 | -6.1 |
| April | $484,626 | 34.2 |
| March | $361,107 | -8.7 |
| February | $395,698 | -19.8 |
| January | $493,637 | 8.2 |
| December 2021 | $456,211 | 5.5 |
| November 2021 | $432,521 | -19.7 |
| October 2021 | $538,538 | 15.2 |
| September 2021 | $467,501 | 1.6 |
| August 2021 | $460,048 | -8 |
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