This is an increase over the month before when $17,669 was collected.
Taxpayers in Rochester have paid $187,074 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 Rochester in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | $19,884 | 12.5 |
| November 2021 | $17,669 | 4.5 |
| October 2021 | $16,916 | 1.5 |
| September 2021 | $16,669 | 6.2 |
| August 2021 | $15,700 | -11.8 |
| July 2021 | $17,799 | 2 |
| June 2021 | $17,448 | 15.9 |
| May 2021 | $15,060 | -12.5 |
| April 2021 | $17,219 | 63.4 |
| March 2021 | $10,538 | -9.7 |
| February 2021 | $11,668 | 11.1 |
| January 2021 | $10,504 | 29.3 |
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