This is an increase over the month before when $219,948 was collected.
Taxpayers in Forsyth have paid $2.6 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 Forsyth in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $260,438 | 18.4 |
| December 2021 | $219,948 | 5.5 |
| November 2021 | $208,547 | -1 |
| October 2021 | $210,647 | -1.6 |
| September 2021 | $214,074 | 1.8 |
| August 2021 | $210,361 | -11.5 |
| July 2021 | $237,742 | -0.4 |
| June 2021 | $238,774 | 4.3 |
| May 2021 | $229,035 | -14.4 |
| April 2021 | $267,607 | 57 |
| March 2021 | $170,419 | 2.8 |
| February 2021 | $165,731 | -30.9 |
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