Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $69,339.
Over the past 12 months, Marion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $826,948 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $72,065 | 3.9 |
| April | $69,339 | 15.8 |
| March | $59,892 | 5.1 |
| February | $57,001 | -28.5 |
| January | $79,696 | 17.1 |
| December 2022 | $68,047 | 0 |
| November 2022 | $68,064 | -15 |
| October 2022 | $80,104 | 18.5 |
| September 2022 | $67,588 | 0.8 |
| August 2022 | $67,035 | -0.4 |
| July 2022 | $67,312 | -4.9 |
| June 2022 | $70,805 | 6.9 |
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