Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $105,677.
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 | $101,453 | -4 |
| July | $105,677 | 3 |
| June | $102,604 | -4.6 |
| May | $107,552 | -3.6 |
| April | $111,569 | 13.7 |
| March | $98,087 | -3.6 |
| February | $101,705 | -11 |
| January | $114,309 | 3.2 |
| December 2023 | $110,809 | -16.9 |
| November 2023 | $133,274 | 65.6 |
| October 2023 | $80,490 | -27.7 |
| September 2023 | $111,297 | 10.1 |
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