Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $32,001.
Over the past 12 months, Stark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $421,939 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 |
---|---|---|
May | $31,735 | -0.8 |
April | $32,001 | 8.4 |
March | $29,526 | -26.3 |
February | $40,039 | 6.9 |
January | $37,439 | 1.6 |
December 2023 | $36,839 | -23.1 |
November 2023 | $47,883 | 46 |
October 2023 | $32,798 | -17.7 |
September 2023 | $39,848 | 11.3 |
August 2023 | $35,813 | 25.1 |
July 2023 | $28,637 | -2.5 |
June 2023 | $29,381 | -3 |