This is a decrease from the month before when $2,344 was collected.
Taxpayers in Benson have paid $18,150 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 Benson in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| March | $1,514 | -35.4 |
| February | $2,344 | 40.8 |
| January | $1,665 | 8.8 |
| December 2021 | $1,531 | 12 |
| November 2021 | $1,367 | 24.8 |
| October 2021 | $1,095 | -21.2 |
| September 2021 | $1,390 | 23.2 |
| August 2021 | $1,128 | -30.5 |
| July 2021 | $1,624 | 32.6 |
| June 2021 | $1,225 | 3.8 |
| May 2021 | $1,180 | -43.5 |
| April 2021 | $2,087 | 341.2 |
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