This is an increase over the month before when $6,684 was collected.
Taxpayers in Bement have paid $103,746 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 Bement in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $9,139 | 36.7 |
| March | $6,684 | -20.3 |
| February | $8,386 | -9.1 |
| January | $9,230 | 8.4 |
| December 2021 | $8,515 | -0.4 |
| November 2021 | $8,547 | -8.6 |
| October 2021 | $9,355 | 7.5 |
| September 2021 | $8,702 | -3.6 |
| August 2021 | $9,026 | 1 |
| July 2021 | $8,941 | 2 |
| June 2021 | $8,763 | 3.6 |
| May 2021 | $8,458 | -13.4 |
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