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Richland County taxpayers give $77,804 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Richland County taxpayers paid $77,804 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $79,184.

Over the past 12 months, Richland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $915,303 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 Richland County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$77,804-1.7
November 2024$79,184-8.1
October 2024$86,17117.9
September 2024$73,0826.6
August 2024$68,588-12.4
July 2024$78,309-2.9
June 2024$80,6088
May 2024$74,604-6.5
April 2024$79,75627.7
March 2024$62,477-13.6
February 2024$72,351-12.2
January 2024$82,3696.5

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