Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood just over $1.3 million.
The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.
As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,285,400 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | $1,314,045 | 17.5% |
| 2021 | $1,117,984 | 32% |
| 2020 | $846,761 | 7.3% |
| 2019 | $789,190 | -9.9% |
| 2018 | $875,564 | - |
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