This is an increase over the month before when $539,766 was collected.
Taxpayers in Wheaton have paid $7.5 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 Wheaton in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $612,618 | 13.5 |
| March | $539,766 | -1.4 |
| February | $547,607 | -29.7 |
| January | $778,697 | 17.6 |
| December 2021 | $661,936 | 9.5 |
| November 2021 | $604,605 | -1.2 |
| October 2021 | $611,909 | 1.3 |
| September 2021 | $603,965 | 2.8 |
| August 2021 | $587,402 | -12.8 |
| July 2021 | $673,615 | -2.6 |
| June 2021 | $691,921 | 23.5 |
| May 2021 | $560,356 | -10.7 |
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