This is an increase over the year before when $8 million was collected.
The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax is collected for county 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.
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in Peoria County in recent years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,225,890 | 28.6 |
| 2020 | $7,950,203 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | $7,750,705 | -12.5 |
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Village of Brimfield• West Peoria City• Village of Kingston Mines• Village of Bartonville• Village of Mapleton• Village of Dunlap• Rome• Village of Norwood• Village of Hanna City• Peoria City• Lake Camelot• City of Chillicothe• Village of Princeville• Village Of Bellevue• City of Elmwood• Village Of Glasford
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