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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Marion County residents pay $70,359 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Marion County taxpayers paid $70,359 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $69,982.

Over the past 12 months, Marion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $816,066 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
September$70,3590.5
August$69,9820.1
July$69,8830.4
June$69,5785
May$66,247-7.2
April$71,39015.5
March$61,788-3.5
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

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