This is an increase over the month before when $494,766 was collected.
Taxpayers in Ottawa have paid $5.5 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 Ottawa in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $510,256 | 3.1 |
| June | $494,766 | 10.8 |
| May | $446,613 | -7.5 |
| April | $483,082 | 31.7 |
| March | $366,678 | -3.6 |
| February | $380,564 | -30.3 |
| January | $545,932 | 20.2 |
| December 2021 | $454,271 | -1.4 |
| November 2021 | $460,533 | 4.3 |
| October 2021 | $441,423 | -8.7 |
| September 2021 | $483,355 | 1.7 |
| August 2021 | $475,409 | -1.6 |
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