This is an increase over the month before when $48,392 was collected.
Taxpayers in Carthage have paid $558,909 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 Carthage in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $49,650 | 2.6 |
| May | $48,392 | -2.7 |
| April | $49,748 | 25.6 |
| March | $39,618 | -7.8 |
| February | $42,955 | -19.7 |
| January | $53,491 | 7.6 |
| December 2021 | $49,715 | -2.9 |
| November 2021 | $51,205 | 13.3 |
| October 2021 | $45,207 | 13.4 |
| September 2021 | $39,849 | -4.9 |
| August 2021 | $41,898 | -11.2 |
| July 2021 | $47,181 | 9.7 |
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