This is an increase over the month before when $6,340 was collected.
Taxpayers in Metropolis have paid $74,233 in Business District Tax in the last 12 months.
The Business District Tax is collected for other taxing jurisdictions 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.
Business District Tax collected in Metropolis in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $6,623 | 4.5 |
| December 2021 | $6,340 | -2 |
| November 2021 | $6,470 | 11.6 |
| October 2021 | $5,795 | -8 |
| September 2021 | $6,300 | -23 |
| August 2021 | $8,187 | 9.2 |
| July 2021 | $7,494 | 8.3 |
| June 2021 | $6,920 | 17 |
| May 2021 | $5,915 | -7.7 |
| April 2021 | $6,409 | 76.4 |
| March 2021 | $3,633 | -12.4 |
| February 2021 | $4,147 | -2.2 |
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