Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $77,105.
Over the past 12 months, Marion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $814,903 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 |
---|---|---|
February | $64,059 | -16.9 |
January | $77,105 | 14.4 |
December 2023 | $67,404 | 1.5 |
November 2023 | $66,382 | 7.3 |
October 2023 | $61,889 | -7.4 |
September 2023 | $66,823 | 3.8 |
August 2023 | $64,385 | -12.6 |
July 2023 | $73,672 | 2.5 |
June 2023 | $71,888 | -0.2 |
May 2023 | $72,065 | 3.9 |
April 2023 | $69,339 | 15.8 |
March 2023 | $59,892 | 5.1 |