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$67,341 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in December 2024 for Marion County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Marion County taxpayers paid $67,341 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $68,920.

Over the past 12 months, Marion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $822,439 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
December 2024$67,341-2.3
November 2024$68,9204.8
October 2024$65,787-6.5
September 2024$70,3590.5
August 2024$69,9820.1
July 2024$69,8830.4
June 2024$69,5785
May 2024$66,247-7.2
April 2024$71,39015.5
March 2024$61,788-3.5
February 2024$64,059-16.9
January 2024$77,10514.4

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