This is an increase over the month before when $125,447 was collected.
Taxpayers in Sparta have paid $1.5 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 Sparta in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $131,921 | 5.2 |
| December 2021 | $125,447 | 6 |
| November 2021 | $118,294 | -4.5 |
| October 2021 | $123,879 | -17.1 |
| September 2021 | $149,486 | 20.8 |
| August 2021 | $123,733 | -5.6 |
| July 2021 | $131,093 | 3.5 |
| June 2021 | $126,719 | -5.4 |
| May 2021 | $133,896 | -6.6 |
| April 2021 | $143,434 | 36 |
| March 2021 | $105,503 | -7.1 |
| February 2021 | $113,577 | -12 |
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