This is an increase over the month before when $140 was collected.
Taxpayers in New Salem have paid $1,838 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 New Salem in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $593 | 323.6 |
| May | $140 | 5.3 |
| April | $133 | 35.7 |
| March | $98 | -7.5 |
| February | $106 | -33.8 |
| January | $160 | 64.9 |
| December 2021 | $97 | -4 |
| November 2021 | $101 | -7.3 |
| October 2021 | $109 | 4.8 |
| September 2021 | $104 | 19.5 |
| August 2021 | $87 | -20.9 |
| July 2021 | $110 | 13.4 |
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