This is an increase over the month before when $480,901 was collected.
Taxpayers in Freeport have paid $5.2 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 Freeport in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $497,856 | 3.5 |
| June | $480,901 | 8.1 |
| May | $444,774 | 0.3 |
| April | $443,281 | 20.8 |
| March | $367,050 | -1.4 |
| February | $372,135 | -20.8 |
| January | $470,014 | 4.7 |
| December 2021 | $448,939 | 4.2 |
| November 2021 | $430,991 | 1.1 |
| October 2021 | $426,180 | 1.4 |
| September 2021 | $420,128 | -2 |
| August 2021 | $428,570 | -7.8 |
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