This is a decrease from the month before when $17,548 was collected.
Taxpayers in Newark have paid $172,931 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 Newark in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $15,193 | -13.4 |
| April | $17,548 | 23.2 |
| March | $14,249 | -1.8 |
| February | $14,507 | -4.7 |
| January | $15,224 | 21 |
| December 2021 | $12,582 | -12.3 |
| November 2021 | $14,345 | 11.8 |
| October 2021 | $12,827 | -14.9 |
| September 2021 | $15,080 | 10.2 |
| August 2021 | $13,683 | -9.2 |
| July 2021 | $15,067 | 19.3 |
| June 2021 | $12,626 | -15.3 |
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