This is an increase over the month before when $644,075 was collected.
Taxpayers in Mount Vernon have paid $7 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 Mount Vernon in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $666,508 | 3.5 |
| June | $644,075 | 5.3 |
| May | $611,765 | -3.8 |
| April | $635,603 | 29.4 |
| March | $491,061 | -3.2 |
| February | $507,221 | -24 |
| January | $667,511 | 18 |
| December 2021 | $565,785 | -3 |
| November 2021 | $583,510 | 7.1 |
| October 2021 | $544,727 | -2.1 |
| September 2021 | $556,457 | -1.1 |
| August 2021 | $562,544 | -8.3 |
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