This is a decrease from the month before when $501,795 was collected.
Taxpayers in Carbondale have paid $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 Carbondale in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | $492,344 | -1.9 |
| November 2021 | $501,795 | 1.2 |
| October 2021 | $495,611 | -1.4 |
| September 2021 | $502,722 | 3.8 |
| August 2021 | $484,292 | -5.7 |
| July 2021 | $513,624 | -3.4 |
| June 2021 | $531,947 | 0.8 |
| May 2021 | $527,751 | -10.2 |
| April 2021 | $587,670 | 50.4 |
| March 2021 | $390,779 | -11.1 |
| February 2021 | $439,681 | -23.2 |
| January 2021 | $572,279 | 37.1 |
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