Westmont collects $852,668 in Municipal Sales Tax in March
Westmont taxpayers paid $852,668 in Municipal Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.
This is an increase over the month before when $787,758 was collected.
Taxpayers in Westmont have paid $11.8 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 Westmont in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| March | $852,668 | 8.2 |
| February | $787,758 | -33.8 |
| January | $1,190,680 | 20.5 |
| December 2021 | $988,270 | 8.9 |
| November 2021 | $907,112 | -7.9 |
| October 2021 | $984,613 | -4.6 |
| September 2021 | $1,032,630 | 5.8 |
| August 2021 | $976,191 | -10.4 |
| July 2021 | $1,088,970 | 12.9 |
| June 2021 | $964,353 | 2.4 |
| May 2021 | $941,577 | -12 |
| April 2021 | $1,069,400 | 53.1 |