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 $910,351.
Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $11 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 |
---|---|---|
June | $1,002,360 | 10.1 |
May | $910,351 | -3 |
April | $938,726 | 13.4 |
March | $827,853 | 11.6 |
February | $741,500 | -31.3 |
January | $1,078,610 | 15.7 |
December 2023 | $932,100 | 2.8 |
November 2023 | $906,608 | -0.7 |
October 2023 | $913,416 | -0.9 |
September 2023 | $921,636 | 3.2 |
August 2023 | $892,697 | -6.9 |
July 2023 | $959,331 | -1.7 |
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