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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Marion County residents pay $64,059 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Marion County taxpayers paid $64,059 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Marion County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$64,059-16.9
January$77,10514.4
December 2023$67,4041.5
November 2023$66,3827.3
October 2023$61,889-7.4
September 2023$66,8233.8
August 2023$64,385-12.6
July 2023$73,6722.5
June 2023$71,888-0.2
May 2023$72,0653.9
April 2023$69,33915.8
March 2023$59,8925.1

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