Bureau County taxpayers paid $260,641 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $281,820.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $260,641 | -7.5 |
| November 2024 | $281,820 | 7 |
| October 2024 | $263,428 | 2.4 |
| September 2024 | $257,184 | -2.1 |
| August 2024 | $262,779 | -1.9 |
| July 2024 | $267,821 | -6.5 |
| June 2024 | $286,428 | 11.1 |
| May 2024 | $257,862 | 4.8 |
| April 2024 | $245,937 | 14.3 |
| March 2024 | $215,149 | -11.7 |
| February 2024 | $243,582 | -12.2 |
| January 2024 | $277,544 | 0.1 |
