Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $85,817.
Over the past 12 months, Richland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $911,888 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $77,350 | -9.9 |
| November 2023 | $85,817 | 13.2 |
| October 2023 | $75,822 | -3.6 |
| September 2023 | $78,622 | 9.6 |
| August 2023 | $71,743 | -7.2 |
| July 2023 | $77,269 | -9.7 |
| June 2023 | $85,525 | 20.9 |
| May 2023 | $70,735 | -6.4 |
| April 2023 | $75,604 | 17.4 |
| March 2023 | $64,426 | 5.1 |
| February 2023 | $61,322 | -30 |
| January 2023 | $87,653 | 8.8 |
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