Kankakee Times

Iroquois County taxpayers paid $60,223 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $53,488.

Over the past 12 months, Iroquois County's residents have collectively paid a total of $613,322 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
January	$60,223	12.6
December 2022	$53,488	-0.8
November 2022	$53,927	0.5
October 2022	$53,677	7.5
September 2022	$49,935	-1.9
August 2022	$50,914	-6.2
July 2022	$54,292	-3.1
June 2022	$56,049	17
May 2022	$47,924	-3.5
April 2022	$49,641	26.7
March 2022	$39,192	-11
February 2022	$44,060	-14