This is an increase over the month before when $287,202 was collected.
Taxpayers in Darien have paid $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 Darien in last 12 months
Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
---|---|---|
April | $333,533 | 16.1 |
March | $287,202 | -10.3 |
February | $320,157 | -10.8 |
January | $358,902 | -0.2 |
December 2021 | $359,576 | 7.7 |
November 2021 | $333,978 | 3.5 |
October 2021 | $322,660 | -2 |
September 2021 | $329,190 | -1.3 |
August 2021 | $333,431 | -11.2 |
July 2021 | $375,348 | 5.6 |
June 2021 | $355,305 | 10.9 |
May 2021 | $320,505 | -2.6 |