Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $49,856.
Over the past 12 months, Perry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $690,461 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $49,419 | -0.9 |
| February | $49,856 | -21.4 |
| January | $63,438 | 8.3 |
| December 2022 | $58,561 | 2.4 |
| November 2022 | $57,184 | -7.1 |
| October 2022 | $61,560 | 3.5 |
| September 2022 | $59,503 | 10.3 |
| August 2022 | $53,935 | -10.6 |
| July 2022 | $60,299 | 0.6 |
| June 2022 | $59,918 | 1.3 |
| May 2022 | $59,133 | 2.6 |
| April 2022 | $57,655 | 25.8 |
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