This is an increase over the month before when $1 million was collected.
Taxpayers in Quincy have paid $12.1 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 Quincy in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $1,072,420 | 2.2 |
| June | $1,049,360 | 1.8 |
| May | $1,030,900 | 0.6 |
| April | $1,024,630 | 20.8 |
| March | $848,431 | -4.2 |
| February | $885,588 | -23.3 |
| January | $1,154,570 | 9.4 |
| December 2021 | $1,055,140 | 5.6 |
| November 2021 | $999,567 | 1.5 |
| October 2021 | $984,940 | 1 |
| September 2021 | $974,725 | -0.6 |
| August 2021 | $980,822 | -3.9 |
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