This is an increase over the month before when $74,068 was collected.
Taxpayers in University Park have paid $703,170 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 University Park in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $113,297 | 53 |
| March | $74,068 | -17 |
| February | $89,224 | 89.4 |
| January | $47,103 | 4.6 |
| December 2021 | $45,012 | -16.7 |
| November 2021 | $54,068 | 31.5 |
| October 2021 | $41,115 | -5.4 |
| September 2021 | $43,477 | -0.8 |
| August 2021 | $43,822 | -22.6 |
| July 2021 | $56,589 | 6.3 |
| June 2021 | $53,218 | 26.2 |
| May 2021 | $42,177 | -1.3 |
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