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Peoria County collects $761,484 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Peoria County taxpayers paid $761,484 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $768,674.

Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $10.9 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax.

The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.

Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above 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 Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$761,484-0.9
February$768,674-27.6
January$1,062,25014.6
December 2022$926,9881.5
November 2022$913,158-3
October 2022$941,2605.1
September 2022$895,450-2.1
August 2022$914,919-4.1
July 2022$954,2360
June 2022$954,4656.7
May 2022$894,555-2.3
April 2022$915,78530.8

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