This is an increase over the month before when $1,400 was collected.
Taxpayers in Hammond have paid $13,923 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 Hammond in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1,548 | 10.6 |
| December 2021 | $1,400 | 16.1 |
| November 2021 | $1,206 | 18 |
| October 2021 | $1,022 | -6.8 |
| September 2021 | $1,096 | 13 |
| August 2021 | $970 | -3.2 |
| July 2021 | $1,002 | -29.5 |
| June 2021 | $1,421 | 31.6 |
| May 2021 | $1,080 | -29.7 |
| April 2021 | $1,536 | 151.4 |
| March 2021 | $611 | -40.7 |
| February 2021 | $1,031 | 60.1 |
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