This is an increase over the month before when $484,506 was collected.
Taxpayers in Machesney Park have paid $5.4 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 Machesney Park in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $497,952 | 2.8 |
| May | $484,506 | 5.9 |
| April | $457,639 | 24.4 |
| March | $367,915 | -0.8 |
| February | $370,796 | -27.5 |
| January | $511,781 | 12.1 |
| December 2021 | $456,716 | 6.9 |
| November 2021 | $427,139 | -2.1 |
| October 2021 | $436,242 | -0.2 |
| September 2021 | $437,184 | 0 |
| August 2021 | $437,232 | -11.4 |
| July 2021 | $493,409 | -8.4 |
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