Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
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.
Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
---|---|---|
May | $12,914 | -7.3 |
April | $13,931 | 20 |
March | $11,612 | 5 |
February | $11,055 | -25.3 |
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 |