This is an increase over the month before when $63,187 was collected.
Taxpayers in Chester have paid $754,443 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 Chester in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $68,547 | 8.5 |
| May | $63,187 | -5.2 |
| April | $66,635 | 23.3 |
| March | $54,038 | -13.5 |
| February | $62,442 | -4.4 |
| January | $65,335 | -1 |
| December 2021 | $65,991 | 7.9 |
| November 2021 | $61,133 | 5.1 |
| October 2021 | $58,146 | -3 |
| September 2021 | $59,945 | -1.4 |
| August 2021 | $60,826 | -10.8 |
| July 2021 | $68,218 | 4.1 |
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