This is an increase over the month before when $144,399 was collected.
Taxpayers in Watseka have paid $1.7 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 Watseka in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $145,495 | 0.8 |
| December 2021 | $144,399 | 5.1 |
| November 2021 | $137,347 | -0.2 |
| October 2021 | $137,639 | 6 |
| September 2021 | $129,842 | -1.8 |
| August 2021 | $132,262 | -5.2 |
| July 2021 | $139,475 | -23.9 |
| June 2021 | $183,269 | 20.9 |
| May 2021 | $151,583 | -6.1 |
| April 2021 | $161,388 | 30.4 |
| March 2021 | $123,764 | -6.5 |
| February 2021 | $132,301 | -3 |
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