$77,515 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in January 2025 for Manhattan

Manhattan taxpayers paid $77,515 in Municipal Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This is an increase of 21.2% over the month before, when $63,976 was collected.

Taxpayers in Manhattan have paid $706,794 in Municipal Sales Tax in the last 12 months.

In Illinois, Municipal Sales Taxes, typically set at 1%, are combined with the state sales tax of 5% and a county tax of 0.25%, resulting in a total state tax rate of 6.25%. These taxes vary at local level and are aimed at diverse municipal needs, like infrastructure and public services. The revenue generated from these taxes is destined to fund local government operations, public safety, education, and community development projects.

According to a 2024 study from WalletHub, Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average.