This is an increase over the month before when $14,863 was collected.
Taxpayers in Carthage have paid $170,107 in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Non-Home Rule 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.
Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collected in Carthage in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $16,113 | 8.4 |
| May | $14,863 | 0.7 |
| April | $14,759 | 23.5 |
| March | $11,954 | -5.7 |
| February | $12,683 | -22.3 |
| January | $16,330 | 14 |
| December 2021 | $14,320 | -1.9 |
| November 2021 | $14,602 | 6.9 |
| October 2021 | $13,663 | 4.3 |
| September 2021 | $13,097 | -5 |
| August 2021 | $13,780 | -1.2 |
| July 2021 | $13,943 | 9.8 |
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