This is an increase over the month before when $771,939 was collected.
Taxpayers in Plainfield have paid $8.6 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 Plainfield in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $819,730 | 6.2 |
| December 2021 | $771,939 | 6.7 |
| November 2021 | $723,542 | 2.5 |
| October 2021 | $706,218 | -13.6 |
| September 2021 | $817,146 | 18.3 |
| August 2021 | $691,012 | -6.3 |
| July 2021 | $737,556 | -5.1 |
| June 2021 | $777,191 | 14.3 |
| May 2021 | $680,108 | -7.6 |
| April 2021 | $736,257 | 36.9 |
| March 2021 | $537,994 | -9.4 |
| February 2021 | $593,761 | -9.2 |
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