Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $62,332.
Over the past 12 months, Perry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $974,567 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 |
---|---|---|
April | $82,672 | 32.6 |
March | $62,332 | -7.5 |
February | $67,395 | -16 |
January | $80,207 | 25.7 |
December 2023 | $63,791 | -11.5 |
November 2023 | $72,046 | -16.5 |
October 2023 | $86,312 | -59.8 |
September 2023 | $214,634 | 273.4 |
August 2023 | $57,478 | -7.8 |
July 2023 | $62,374 | -1.6 |
June 2023 | $63,364 | 2.3 |
May 2023 | $61,962 | 4.5 |