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 $13,047.
Over the past 12 months, Hardin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $180,298 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 | $14,805 | 13.5 |
| December 2023 | $13,047 | 2.5 |
| November 2023 | $12,727 | -22.8 |
| October 2023 | $16,478 | -2 |
| September 2023 | $16,819 | 17.6 |
| August 2023 | $14,302 | -0.6 |
| July 2023 | $14,382 | 1.3 |
| June 2023 | $14,204 | 6.2 |
| May 2023 | $13,381 | -45.4 |
| April 2023 | $24,515 | 88.5 |
| March 2023 | $13,008 | 3 |
| February 2023 | $12,630 | -12.6 |
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