Union County taxpayers paid $170,859 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $157,802.
Over the past 12 months, Union County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $170,859 | 8.3 |
| September 2024 | $157,802 | -3.3 |
| August 2024 | $163,148 | 1.7 |
| July 2024 | $160,471 | -4.4 |
| June 2024 | $167,877 | 4.7 |
| May 2024 | $160,392 | -4.5 |
| April 2024 | $168,026 | 15.2 |
| March 2024 | $145,908 | 5 |
| February 2024 | $139,002 | -19 |
| January 2024 | $171,525 | 7.7 |
| December 2023 | $159,284 | 2.5 |
| November 2023 | $155,457 | 0.9 |
