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 $102,614.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $102,226 | -0.4 |
| August | $102,614 | -5.8 |
| July | $108,978 | 5.7 |
| June | $103,130 | 7 |
| May | $96,358 | -1.9 |
| April | $98,219 | 11.9 |
| 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 |
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