Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $159,795.
Over the past 12 months, Union County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.8 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 | $174,922 | 9.5 |
| December 2022 | $159,795 | 2.1 |
| November 2022 | $156,566 | -10.8 |
| October 2022 | $175,464 | 18 |
| September 2022 | $148,690 | -3.4 |
| August 2022 | $153,876 | -4.3 |
| July 2022 | $160,746 | -3.5 |
| June 2022 | $166,653 | 9.9 |
| May 2022 | $151,601 | -2 |
| April 2022 | $154,704 | 28.6 |
| March 2022 | $120,257 | -3.4 |
| February 2022 | $124,478 | -25.8 |
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