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Johnson County taxpayers give $86,031 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Johnson County taxpayers paid $86,031 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 $103,716.

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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Johnson County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$86,031-17.1
January$103,7164.8
December 2022$98,944-3.3
November 2022$102,270-0.2
October 2022$102,5265.7
September 2022$96,997-1.3
August 2022$98,242-10
July 2022$109,1839.3
June 2022$99,8835.5
May 2022$94,639-4.3
April 2022$98,87534
March 2022$73,796-8.6

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