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Effingham County collects approximately $2.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Effingham County taxpayers paid approximately $2.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a slightly increase over the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at approximately $2.1 million.

The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$2,088,4140.5%
2022$2,078,77111.7%
2021$1,861,09027.5%
2020$1,459,6427.8%
2019$1,353,606-7.3%
2018$1,460,958-

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