This is a decrease from the month before when $9,080 was collected.
Taxpayers in Cairo have paid $83,312 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 Cairo in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $7,720 | -15 |
| April | $9,080 | 61 |
| March | $5,640 | -10.2 |
| February | $6,281 | -9 |
| January | $6,899 | 11.2 |
| December 2021 | $6,206 | 6.6 |
| November 2021 | $5,821 | -24.5 |
| October 2021 | $7,708 | -3.2 |
| September 2021 | $7,964 | 25.8 |
| August 2021 | $6,331 | 0.2 |
| July 2021 | $6,320 | -13.9 |
| June 2021 | $7,342 | 6.2 |
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