This is an increase over the month before when $266,885 was collected.
Taxpayers in Rock Island have paid $3.6 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 Rock Island in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $346,453 | 29.8 |
| December 2021 | $266,885 | -11 |
| November 2021 | $299,959 | -8.3 |
| October 2021 | $327,132 | 12.1 |
| September 2021 | $291,713 | 3.1 |
| August 2021 | $282,858 | -12.8 |
| July 2021 | $324,328 | -14.4 |
| June 2021 | $378,951 | 28.6 |
| May 2021 | $294,688 | -5.7 |
| April 2021 | $312,540 | 44.9 |
| March 2021 | $215,686 | -6.7 |
| February 2021 | $231,133 | -9.4 |
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