Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $14,382.
Over the past 12 months, Hardin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $169,230 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 |
---|---|---|
August | $14,302 | -0.6 |
July | $14,382 | 1.3 |
June | $14,204 | 6.2 |
May | $13,381 | -45.4 |
April | $24,515 | 88.5 |
March | $13,008 | 3 |
February | $12,630 | -12.6 |
January | $14,456 | 3.8 |
December 2022 | $13,928 | 19.8 |
November 2022 | $11,627 | 6.4 |
October 2022 | $10,924 | -8 |
September 2022 | $11,873 | -5.8 |