Taxpayers in Pekin paid $1.6 million in January.
Pekin was ranked 54th the month before.
Of all the taxes Pekin residents paid for, Municipal 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 Pekin in January
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax | $668,986 | 12.1 |
| Municipal Sales Tax | $588,293 | 11.9 |
| Business District Tax | $298,397 | 9.7 |
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