Taxpayers in East Peoria paid $22.2 million in 2021.
East Peoria was ranked 29th the year before.
Of all the taxes East Peoria residents paid for, Non-Home Rule Sales Tax was the most contributed to tax.
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.
Sales Taxes Collected in East Peoria in 2021
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Home Rule Sales Tax | $11,422,920 | 20.6 |
| Municipal Sales Tax | $9,375,386 | 18.4 |
| Business District Tax | $1,373,897 | 23.8 |
| Municipal Automobile Renting Tax | $20,818 | 29.8 |
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