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Stark County collects $34,278 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Stark County taxpayers paid $34,278 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $59,568.

Over the past 12 months, Stark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $429,318 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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Stark County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$34,278-42.5
November 2024$59,56862.4
October 2024$36,68019.2
September 2024$30,759-6.5
August 2024$32,8805
July 2024$31,304-5.5
June 2024$33,1094.3
May 2024$31,735-0.8
April 2024$32,0018.4
March 2024$29,526-26.3
February 2024$40,0396.9
January 2024$37,4391.6

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