Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $84,314.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $87,754 | 4.1 |
| February | $84,314 | -13.6 |
| January | $97,578 | -1.6 |
| December 2023 | $99,123 | 1.7 |
| November 2023 | $97,473 | -1.7 |
| October 2023 | $99,187 | -4.7 |
| September 2023 | $104,061 | 6.3 |
| August 2023 | $97,868 | -13.4 |
| July 2023 | $112,988 | 2.7 |
| June 2023 | $110,001 | 10.5 |
| May 2023 | $99,504 | -4.6 |
| April 2023 | $104,319 | 24.1 |
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