This is an increase over the month before when $324,758 was collected.
Taxpayers in Kankakee have paid $4 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 Kankakee in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $357,219 | 10 |
| March | $324,758 | -0.4 |
| February | $326,008 | -14.3 |
| January | $380,592 | 12.9 |
| December 2021 | $337,077 | 10.9 |
| November 2021 | $304,072 | -4.6 |
| October 2021 | $318,752 | -1.7 |
| September 2021 | $324,160 | 3.8 |
| August 2021 | $312,361 | -6.5 |
| July 2021 | $333,942 | -10.5 |
| June 2021 | $372,952 | 22.2 |
| May 2021 | $305,136 | -10.8 |
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