This is an increase over the month before when $500,660 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $526,539 | 5.2 |
| June | $500,660 | -9.3 |
| May | $551,830 | 4 |
| April | $530,392 | 22.7 |
| March | $432,373 | -0.5 |
| February | $434,541 | -27.1 |
| January | $596,469 | 21.1 |
| 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 |
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