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Hardin County collects $13,381 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Hardin County taxpayers paid $13,381 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $24,515.

Over the past 12 months, Hardin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $164,835 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 Hardin County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$13,381-45.4
April$24,51588.5
March$13,0083
February$12,630-12.6
January$14,4563.8
December 2022$13,92819.8
November 2022$11,6276.4
October 2022$10,924-8
September 2022$11,873-5.8
August 2022$12,604-6.5
July 2022$13,4788.6
June 2022$12,41117.7

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