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 $853,416.
Over the past 12 months, Tazewell County's residents have collectively paid a total of $10.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $836,182 | -2 |
| July | $853,416 | -7.6 |
| June | $923,444 | 12.6 |
| May | $820,344 | -6.1 |
| April | $873,702 | 18.9 |
| March | $734,697 | -3.5 |
| February | $761,413 | -16.8 |
| January | $915,102 | 9 |
| December 2023 | $839,468 | 2.9 |
| November 2023 | $815,743 | 0.4 |
| October 2023 | $812,684 | -6.6 |
| September 2023 | $869,660 | 9.7 |
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