Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $123,146.
Over the past 12 months, Edgar County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $126,029 | 2.3 |
| April | $123,146 | 21.1 |
| March | $101,675 | -3.1 |
| February | $104,928 | -22.1 |
| January | $134,663 | 6.2 |
| December 2022 | $126,792 | -8.6 |
| November 2022 | $138,672 | 7.4 |
| October 2022 | $129,078 | 4.7 |
| September 2022 | $123,272 | 2.2 |
| August 2022 | $120,637 | -8 |
| July 2022 | $131,144 | 0 |
| June 2022 | $131,194 | 13.5 |
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