This is an increase over the month before when $2.2 million was collected.
Taxpayers in Peoria have paid $25.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $2,238,660 | 1.6 |
| June | $2,203,920 | 1.9 |
| May | $2,162,210 | -2.7 |
| April | $2,222,650 | 24.5 |
| March | $1,785,790 | -0.7 |
| 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 |
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