Johnson County taxpayers paid $108,038 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $94,301.
Over the past 12 months, Johnson County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.2 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $108,038 | 14.6 |
| December 2024 | $94,301 | -6.9 |
| November 2024 | $101,288 | 7.4 |
| October 2024 | $94,297 | -7.8 |
| September 2024 | $102,226 | -0.4 |
| August 2024 | $102,614 | -5.8 |
| July 2024 | $108,978 | 5.7 |
| June 2024 | $103,130 | 7 |
| May 2024 | $96,358 | -1.9 |
| April 2024 | $98,219 | 11.9 |
| March 2024 | $87,754 | 4.1 |
| February 2024 | $84,314 | -13.6 |
