Quantcast

South West Illinois News

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Perry County taxpayers give $80,207 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

Webp cory staley 1

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Perry County taxpayers paid $80,207 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $63,791.

Over the past 12 months, Perry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $920,712 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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Perry County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$80,20725.7
December 2023$63,791-11.5
November 2023$72,046-16.5
October 2023$86,312-59.8
September 2023$214,634273.4
August 2023$57,478-7.8
July 2023$62,374-1.6
June 2023$63,3642.3
May 2023$61,9624.5
April 2023$59,26919.9
March 2023$49,419-0.9
February 2023$49,856-21.4

MORE NEWS