This is an increase over the month before when $201,686 was collected.
Taxpayers in Westmont have paid $2.3 million in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Non-Home Rule 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.
Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collected in Westmont in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $208,423 | 3.3 |
| June | $201,686 | 6.5 |
| May | $189,328 | 0.8 |
| April | $187,787 | 11.7 |
| March | $168,083 | 2.9 |
| February | $163,304 | -24 |
| January | $214,875 | 10.8 |
| December 2021 | $193,948 | 9.4 |
| November 2021 | $177,208 | -6.4 |
| October 2021 | $189,355 | 0.4 |
| September 2021 | $188,561 | 9 |
| August 2021 | $172,964 | -5.2 |
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