Chambana Sun

Vermilion County taxpayers paid $179,400 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $165,232.

Over the past 12 months, Vermilion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.9 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
January	$179,400	8.6
December 2022	$165,232	3.3
November 2022	$159,901	-8.2
October 2022	$174,240	13.8
September 2022	$153,142	-3.7
August 2022	$158,945	-7.2
July 2022	$171,288	-2.1
June 2022	$174,919	6
May 2022	$164,954	0
April 2022	$164,975	25.8
March 2022	$131,095	-2.4
February 2022	$134,292	-23.4