This is an increase over the month before when $159,105 was collected.
Taxpayers in Galena have paid $1.8 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 Galena in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $172,869 | 8.7 |
| June | $159,105 | 7.4 |
| May | $148,209 | 9 |
| April | $135,994 | 18.3 |
| March | $114,922 | -1.1 |
| February | $116,198 | -27 |
| January | $159,183 | 6.4 |
| December 2021 | $149,544 | -15.4 |
| November 2021 | $176,705 | 8.1 |
| October 2021 | $163,419 | -2.4 |
| September 2021 | $167,520 | -5.5 |
| August 2021 | $177,314 | 3.2 |
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