This is an increase over the month before when $154,162 was collected.
Taxpayers in Ottawa have paid $1.7 million in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Non-Home Rule 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.
Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collected in Ottawa in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $156,442 | 1.5 |
| June | $154,162 | 13 |
| May | $136,452 | -6 |
| April | $145,208 | 28.7 |
| March | $112,790 | 1 |
| February | $111,691 | -35.3 |
| January | $172,498 | 19.7 |
| December 2021 | $144,137 | -0.9 |
| November 2021 | $145,504 | 7.4 |
| October 2021 | $135,521 | -9 |
| September 2021 | $148,911 | 6.7 |
| August 2021 | $139,565 | -2.7 |
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