This is a decrease from the month before when $467,446 was collected.
Taxpayers in Sterling 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 Sterling in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $455,758 | -2.5 |
| June | $467,446 | 2 |
| May | $458,107 | 2.8 |
| April | $445,573 | 21.4 |
| March | $366,889 | -0.6 |
| February | $368,948 | -27.4 |
| January | $507,946 | 17.7 |
| December 2021 | $431,547 | -1.5 |
| November 2021 | $438,013 | 6.6 |
| October 2021 | $410,941 | -3.4 |
| September 2021 | $425,424 | -3.5 |
| August 2021 | $440,920 | 3.3 |
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