Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $50,891.
Over the past 12 months, Hamilton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $597,122 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $54,482 | 7.1 |
| December 2022 | $50,891 | -0.1 |
| November 2022 | $50,961 | -5.3 |
| October 2022 | $53,800 | 7.6 |
| September 2022 | $50,007 | 0.8 |
| August 2022 | $49,626 | -14.6 |
| July 2022 | $58,117 | 16.2 |
| June 2022 | $50,033 | 2 |
| May 2022 | $49,036 | 2.3 |
| April 2022 | $47,936 | 18.3 |
| March 2022 | $40,517 | -2.9 |
| February 2022 | $41,716 | -22 |
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