This is an increase over the month before when $560,732 was collected.
Taxpayers in DeKalb have paid $6.4 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 DeKalb in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $583,814 | 4.1 |
| June | $560,732 | -2.3 |
| May | $573,663 | 5 |
| April | $546,490 | 19.7 |
| March | $456,491 | 0.5 |
| February | $454,128 | -22.6 |
| January | $586,500 | 8.9 |
| December 2021 | $538,626 | 4.7 |
| November 2021 | $514,339 | -4.3 |
| October 2021 | $537,618 | 0.1 |
| September 2021 | $537,269 | 8.6 |
| August 2021 | $494,507 | -7.6 |
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