Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $50,329.
Over the past 12 months, Iroquois County's residents have collectively paid a total of $630,591 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $52,347 | 4 |
| September 2024 | $50,329 | -3.8 |
| August 2024 | $52,323 | -2.8 |
| July 2024 | $53,814 | -3.2 |
| June 2024 | $55,582 | 3.8 |
| May 2024 | $53,523 | 2.3 |
| April 2024 | $52,326 | 16.5 |
| March 2024 | $44,928 | -20.3 |
| February 2024 | $56,373 | 8.5 |
| January 2024 | $51,964 | -1.9 |
| December 2023 | $52,945 | -2.2 |
| November 2023 | $54,137 | 8.4 |
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