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 $110,097.
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 |
---|---|---|
August | $101,110 | -8.2 |
July | $110,097 | -2.7 |
June | $113,168 | -3.1 |
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 |