This is a decrease from the month before when $7,136 was collected.
Taxpayers in West Salem have paid $77,574 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 West Salem in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $6,771 | -5.1 |
| May | $7,136 | 12.4 |
| April | $6,347 | 19.5 |
| March | $5,312 | -7.6 |
| February | $5,748 | -18.1 |
| January | $7,022 | 5.2 |
| December 2021 | $6,677 | 17.8 |
| November 2021 | $5,666 | -13.9 |
| October 2021 | $6,583 | 2.4 |
| September 2021 | $6,426 | 4.3 |
| August 2021 | $6,163 | -20.2 |
| July 2021 | $7,723 | 14.5 |
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