This is an increase over the month before when $157,120 was collected.
Taxpayers in Geneseo have paid $1.8 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 Geneseo in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $174,619 | 11.1 |
| May | $157,120 | 1.4 |
| April | $154,931 | 30.1 |
| March | $119,055 | -7.8 |
| February | $129,137 | -26.1 |
| January | $174,727 | 16 |
| December 2021 | $150,667 | -2.6 |
| November 2021 | $154,651 | -2.9 |
| October 2021 | $159,234 | 5.8 |
| September 2021 | $150,535 | -3.4 |
| August 2021 | $155,781 | -2.2 |
| July 2021 | $159,352 | -2.9 |

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