This is an increase over the month before when $27,160 was collected.
Taxpayers in St. Joseph have paid $309,163 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 St. Joseph in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | $29,466 | 8.5 |
| November 2021 | $27,160 | -5 |
| October 2021 | $28,584 | 1.5 |
| September 2021 | $28,158 | 5.4 |
| August 2021 | $26,714 | -4.4 |
| July 2021 | $27,951 | 6.3 |
| June 2021 | $26,284 | 6.5 |
| May 2021 | $24,684 | -12.8 |
| April 2021 | $28,298 | 44.8 |
| March 2021 | $19,543 | -5.3 |
| February 2021 | $20,639 | -4.8 |
| January 2021 | $21,682 | 17.2 |
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