This is a decrease from the month before when $2.6 million was collected.
Taxpayers in Peoria have paid $26.1 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 Peoria in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $1,797,700 | -30 |
| January | $2,568,070 | 20.3 |
| December 2021 | $2,134,510 | 2.9 |
| November 2021 | $2,074,310 | -1.6 |
| October 2021 | $2,107,900 | 0 |
| September 2021 | $2,108,230 | -1.5 |
| August 2021 | $2,141,330 | -4.7 |
| July 2021 | $2,246,720 | -3.5 |
| June 2021 | $2,328,700 | 11.5 |
| May 2021 | $2,088,280 | -11.4 |
| April 2021 | $2,355,800 | 11.8 |
| March 2021 | $2,107,000 | 23.9 |
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