Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $84,028.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $104,319 | 24.1 |
| March | $84,028 | -2.3 |
| February | $86,031 | -17.1 |
| January | $103,716 | 4.8 |
| December 2022 | $98,944 | -3.3 |
| November 2022 | $102,270 | -0.2 |
| October 2022 | $102,526 | 5.7 |
| September 2022 | $96,997 | -1.3 |
| August 2022 | $98,242 | -10 |
| July 2022 | $109,183 | 9.3 |
| June 2022 | $99,883 | 5.5 |
| May 2022 | $94,639 | -4.3 |
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