This is a decrease from the month before when $15,435 was collected.
Taxpayers in Athens have paid $171,049 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 Athens in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $14,349 | -7 |
| January | $15,435 | 4.8 |
| December 2021 | $14,724 | 7.6 |
| November 2021 | $13,683 | 0 |
| October 2021 | $13,682 | 1.3 |
| September 2021 | $13,506 | 0.7 |
| August 2021 | $13,414 | -4.8 |
| July 2021 | $14,085 | -10.4 |
| June 2021 | $15,712 | 1.5 |
| May 2021 | $15,487 | -0.3 |
| April 2021 | $15,535 | 35.8 |
| March 2021 | $11,437 | -1.5 |
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