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Hardin County taxpayers give $12,914 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 $12,914 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 $13,931.

Over the past 12 months, Hardin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $166,276 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$12,914-7.3
April$13,93120
March$11,6125
February$11,055-25.3
January$14,80513.5
December 2023$13,0472.5
November 2023$12,727-22.8
October 2023$16,478-2
September 2023$16,81917.6
August 2023$14,302-0.6
July 2023$14,3821.3
June 2023$14,2046.2

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