Taxpayers in East Peoria paid $2.1 million in April.
East Peoria was ranked 37th the month 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 April
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Home Rule Sales Tax | $1,090,484 | 37.4 |
| Municipal Sales Tax | $908,184 | 43.7 |
| Business District Tax | $136,321 | 40 |
| Municipal Automobile Renting Tax | $2,315 | 40.6 |
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