This is an increase over the month before when $301,027 was collected.
Taxpayers in Lincoln have paid $3.3 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 Lincoln in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $305,864 | 1.6 |
| June | $301,027 | 7.4 |
| May | $280,405 | -5.4 |
| April | $296,390 | 24.4 |
| March | $238,189 | -4.2 |
| February | $248,704 | -14.4 |
| January | $290,439 | 6.5 |
| December 2021 | $272,673 | -5.4 |
| November 2021 | $288,146 | 7.1 |
| October 2021 | $269,020 | -0.3 |
| September 2021 | $269,891 | -2.4 |
| August 2021 | $276,586 | -4.8 |
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