This is an increase over the month before when $541,951 was collected.
Taxpayers in Urbana have paid $6.6 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 Urbana in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $579,569 | 6.9 |
| December 2021 | $541,951 | -4.7 |
| November 2021 | $568,697 | 2.2 |
| October 2021 | $556,651 | -4.7 |
| September 2021 | $584,258 | 8 |
| August 2021 | $541,103 | -2 |
| July 2021 | $551,983 | -8 |
| June 2021 | $599,889 | 4.6 |
| May 2021 | $573,636 | -3.6 |
| April 2021 | $594,836 | 41 |
| March 2021 | $421,946 | -10.3 |
| February 2021 | $470,313 | -5.5 |
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