This is an increase over the month before when $14,860 was collected.
Taxpayers in Lakewood have paid $195,118 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 Lakewood in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $20,830 | 40.2 |
| May | $14,860 | 6.2 |
| April | $13,986 | 2.1 |
| March | $13,695 | -18.7 |
| February | $16,841 | -5.7 |
| January | $17,868 | 14.3 |
| December 2021 | $15,627 | 8.8 |
| November 2021 | $14,362 | -2.2 |
| October 2021 | $14,683 | -13.3 |
| September 2021 | $16,938 | -6.1 |
| August 2021 | $18,041 | 3.8 |
| July 2021 | $17,387 | -17.3 |
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