This is an increase over the month before when $274,833 was collected.
Taxpayers in Pontiac have paid $3.4 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 Pontiac in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $285,356 | 3.8 |
| December 2021 | $274,833 | 0.7 |
| November 2021 | $272,975 | 0.1 |
| October 2021 | $272,688 | -1.2 |
| September 2021 | $275,957 | -1.7 |
| August 2021 | $280,779 | -7.2 |
| July 2021 | $302,725 | -8 |
| June 2021 | $329,088 | 4.8 |
| May 2021 | $314,096 | 3.1 |
| April 2021 | $304,790 | 47.5 |
| March 2021 | $206,569 | -10.4 |
| February 2021 | $230,528 | -3.4 |
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