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Effingham County collects $175,436 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in October

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Effingham County taxpayers paid $175,436 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in October, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $176,171.

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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Effingham County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October$175,436-0.4
September$176,171-0.5
August$177,055-3.1
July$182,7070.5
June$181,7887.2
May$169,604-3.3
April$175,41318
March$148,6071.5
February$146,370-24.2
January$193,1006.3
December 2022$181,6541.4
November 2022$179,2191.2

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