This is a decrease from the month before when $366,329 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $364,325 | -0.5 |
| June | $366,329 | 8.3 |
| May | $338,157 | 1.4 |
| 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 |
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