Perry County taxpayers paid $60,937 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $62,747.
Over the past 12 months, Perry County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $786,388 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $60,937 | -2.9 |
| November 2024 | $62,747 | -7.1 |
| October 2024 | $67,533 | 7.7 |
| September 2024 | $62,715 | 8 |
| August 2024 | $58,050 | -6 |
| July 2024 | $61,777 | -0.8 |
| June 2024 | $62,306 | 8 |
| May 2024 | $57,717 | -30.2 |
| April 2024 | $82,672 | 32.6 |
| March 2024 | $62,332 | -7.5 |
| February 2024 | $67,395 | -16 |
| January 2024 | $80,207 | 25.7 |
