This is an increase over the month before when $17,812 was collected.
Taxpayers in Forrest have paid $256,694 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 Forrest in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $25,590 | 43.7 |
| March | $17,812 | -15.1 |
| February | $20,977 | -17.1 |
| January | $25,300 | -10.9 |
| December 2021 | $28,387 | 7.4 |
| November 2021 | $26,420 | 14.2 |
| October 2021 | $23,126 | 18.1 |
| September 2021 | $19,584 | 25.3 |
| August 2021 | $15,632 | -13.1 |
| July 2021 | $17,986 | 3.4 |
| June 2021 | $17,388 | -6 |
| May 2021 | $18,492 | -0.2 |
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