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 $175,413.
Over the past 12 months, Effingham County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.1 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 | $169,604 | -3.3 |
April | $175,413 | 18 |
March | $148,607 | 1.5 |
February | $146,370 | -24.2 |
January | $193,100 | 6.3 |
December 2022 | $181,654 | 1.4 |
November 2022 | $179,219 | 1.2 |
October 2022 | $177,115 | 1.5 |
September 2022 | $174,565 | -3.6 |
August 2022 | $181,120 | -3.8 |
July 2022 | $188,217 | -0.2 |
June 2022 | $188,628 | 10.1 |