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Lemont collects $16,035 in Municipal Motor Fuel Tax in February

 
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Lemont collects $16,035 in Municipal Motor Fuel Tax in February
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lemont taxpayers paid $16,035 in Municipal Motor Fuel Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Municipal Motor Fuel Tax collection stood at $15,447.

Taxpayers in Lemont have paid $170,097 in Municipal Motor Fuel Tax in the last 12 months.

The Municipal Motor Fuel Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for municipal governments' use.

A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.

Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Collected in Lemont Over Last 12 Months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February 2025$16,0353.8%
January 2025$15,4477.1%
December 2024$14,427-16.2%
November 2024$17,2069.1%
October 2024$15,764-6.8%
September 2024$16,9114.4%
August 2024$16,2000.9%
July 2024$16,0530.4%
June 2024$15,98370.5%
May 2024$9,3735.6%
April 2024$8,87313.4%
March 2024$7,82515.9%