This is a decrease from the month before when $493,520 was collected.
Taxpayers in Morton have paid $5.2 million 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 Morton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $358,307 | -27.4 |
| January | $493,520 | 12.9 |
| December 2021 | $437,058 | 4 |
| November 2021 | $420,395 | -0.3 |
| October 2021 | $421,841 | -3.2 |
| September 2021 | $435,670 | 1.2 |
| August 2021 | $430,691 | -6.6 |
| July 2021 | $460,917 | -10.8 |
| June 2021 | $516,616 | 15.2 |
| May 2021 | $448,458 | -5.5 |
| April 2021 | $474,364 | 44.1 |
| March 2021 | $329,293 | -4.3 |
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