Elmhurst taxpayers give $1.3 million in Municipal Sales Tax in April
Elmhurst taxpayers paid $1.3 million in Municipal Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.
This is an increase over the month before when $977,771 was collected.
Taxpayers in Elmhurst have paid $14 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 Elmhurst in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $1,334,050 | 36.4 |
| March | $977,771 | -0.9 |
| February | $986,621 | -20.1 |
| January | $1,234,440 | 7.8 |
| December 2021 | $1,145,420 | 2.2 |
| November 2021 | $1,120,380 | -0.3 |
| October 2021 | $1,123,900 | -6.3 |
| September 2021 | $1,200,010 | 0.5 |
| August 2021 | $1,193,780 | -3.9 |
| July 2021 | $1,241,680 | -1.3 |
| June 2021 | $1,258,630 | 4 |
| May 2021 | $1,210,410 | -6.1 |