Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $57,478.
Over the past 12 months, Perry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $859,099 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $214,634 | 273.4 |
| August | $57,478 | -7.8 |
| July | $62,374 | -1.6 |
| June | $63,364 | 2.3 |
| May | $61,962 | 4.5 |
| April | $59,269 | 19.9 |
| 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 |
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