This is an increase over the month before when $69,912 was collected.
Taxpayers in Benton have paid $1.1 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 Benton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $100,179 | 43.3 |
| March | $69,912 | -8 |
| February | $75,954 | -6 |
| January | $80,773 | -2.3 |
| December 2021 | $82,712 | -1.8 |
| November 2021 | $84,250 | -3.8 |
| October 2021 | $87,590 | -2.4 |
| September 2021 | $89,784 | -3.5 |
| August 2021 | $93,061 | -8.5 |
| July 2021 | $101,731 | -28.6 |
| June 2021 | $142,520 | 36.1 |
| May 2021 | $104,748 | -6.6 |
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