Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $31,229.
Over the past 12 months, Stark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $413,522 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| March | $27,433 | -12.2 |
| February | $31,229 | -42.1 |
| January | $53,896 | 42.7 |
| December 2022 | $37,776 | 6.6 |
| November 2022 | $35,422 | 3.1 |
| October 2022 | $34,353 | 11.2 |
| September 2022 | $30,888 | -6.5 |
| August 2022 | $33,048 | -4.6 |
| July 2022 | $34,640 | 0.5 |
| June 2022 | $34,470 | 29.3 |
| May 2022 | $26,667 | -20.9 |
| April 2022 | $33,700 | 34.3 |
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