This is an increase over the month before when $562,625 was collected.
Taxpayers in Galesburg have paid $6.9 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 Galesburg in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $621,497 | 10.5 |
| December 2021 | $562,625 | -0.7 |
| November 2021 | $566,314 | -2.7 |
| October 2021 | $581,811 | 3.9 |
| September 2021 | $560,138 | -5.9 |
| August 2021 | $595,145 | -1.8 |
| July 2021 | $605,967 | -3.4 |
| June 2021 | $627,595 | 6.4 |
| May 2021 | $590,070 | -10.4 |
| April 2021 | $658,458 | 40.9 |
| March 2021 | $467,185 | -3.7 |
| February 2021 | $484,896 | -12.1 |
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