This is an increase over the month before when $711,802 was collected.
Taxpayers in Marion have paid $10 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 Marion in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $898,093 | 26.2 |
| March | $711,802 | -0.7 |
| February | $716,531 | -21.6 |
| January | $914,520 | 10.9 |
| December 2021 | $824,837 | 5.2 |
| November 2021 | $784,332 | 0.2 |
| October 2021 | $782,474 | -4.2 |
| September 2021 | $816,581 | -2.4 |
| August 2021 | $836,528 | -3.5 |
| July 2021 | $866,982 | -6.7 |
| June 2021 | $929,213 | 5.9 |
| May 2021 | $877,183 | -6.1 |
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