Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $79,756.
Over the past 12 months, Richland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $923,705 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 | $74,604 | -6.5 |
April | $79,756 | 27.7 |
March | $62,477 | -13.6 |
February | $72,351 | -12.2 |
January | $82,369 | 6.5 |
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 |