This is a decrease from the month before when $3,694 was collected.
Taxpayers in Essex have paid $34,162 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 Essex in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $2,861 | -22.6 |
| January | $3,694 | 24.9 |
| December 2021 | $2,958 | 6.2 |
| November 2021 | $2,785 | -12.5 |
| October 2021 | $3,182 | 15.9 |
| September 2021 | $2,745 | -7 |
| August 2021 | $2,953 | -2.5 |
| July 2021 | $3,029 | 9.6 |
| June 2021 | $2,764 | 8.6 |
| May 2021 | $2,546 | -26.5 |
| April 2021 | $3,466 | 194 |
| March 2021 | $1,179 | -32 |
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