Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $521,985.
Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.6 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 |
---|---|---|
September | $592,002 | 13.4 |
August | $521,985 | -0.5 |
July | $524,619 | -8.5 |
June | $573,521 | 2.5 |
May | $559,409 | 2 |
April | $548,671 | 10.6 |
March | $496,034 | 0 |
February | $495,941 | -17.9 |
January | $604,362 | 6.6 |
December 2023 | $566,688 | 2.1 |
November 2023 | $554,814 | -2 |
October 2023 | $565,934 | -5.2 |
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