Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $792,837.
Over the past 12 months, Tazewell County's residents have collectively paid a total of $9.8 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $869,660 | 9.7 |
| August | $792,837 | -7.1 |
| July | $853,023 | -5.2 |
| June | $899,939 | 12.4 |
| May | $800,679 | -2.5 |
| April | $821,003 | 15.9 |
| March | $708,337 | 6.8 |
| February | $663,217 | -28.6 |
| January | $928,269 | 11.1 |
| December 2022 | $835,435 | 0.8 |
| November 2022 | $828,485 | 1.7 |
| October 2022 | $814,554 | -3.1 |
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