Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $107,839.
Over the past 12 months, Wayne County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.3 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $116,780 | 8.3 |
| April | $107,839 | 17.7 |
| March | $91,591 | 1.6 |
| February | $90,150 | -24.1 |
| January | $118,794 | 1.8 |
| December 2022 | $116,651 | -4.4 |
| November 2022 | $122,057 | 1.8 |
| October 2022 | $119,909 | 6.6 |
| September 2022 | $112,508 | 12.9 |
| August 2022 | $99,691 | -15.9 |
| July 2022 | $118,521 | -4.6 |
| June 2022 | $124,220 | 21.2 |
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