Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $55,582.
Over the past 12 months, Iroquois County's residents have collectively paid a total of $625,778 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $53,814 | -3.2 |
| June | $55,582 | 3.8 |
| May | $53,523 | 2.3 |
| April | $52,326 | 16.5 |
| March | $44,928 | -20.3 |
| February | $56,373 | 8.5 |
| January | $51,964 | -1.9 |
| December 2023 | $52,945 | -2.2 |
| November 2023 | $54,137 | 8.4 |
| October 2023 | $49,934 | -4.1 |
| September 2023 | $52,050 | 8 |
| August 2023 | $48,202 | -4 |
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