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Hamilton County taxpayers give $49,303 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Hamilton County taxpayers paid $49,303 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $49,648.

Over the past 12 months, Hamilton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $596,908 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 Hamilton County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$49,303-0.7
April$49,6489.7
March$45,245-5.6
February$47,913-9
January$52,6320.2
December 2023$52,5017.9
November 2023$48,658-13.4
October 2023$56,15815.4
September 2023$48,6474
August 2023$46,787-10.2
July 2023$52,10010.1
June 2023$47,3161.1

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