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 $262,311.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.2 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 |
---|---|---|
October | $255,326 | -2.7 |
September | $262,311 | 5.2 |
August | $249,422 | -6.2 |
July | $265,896 | -6.8 |
June | $285,384 | 12.5 |
May | $253,575 | -0.2 |
April | $254,186 | 24 |
March | $205,057 | -5.7 |
February | $217,377 | -28.2 |
January | $302,935 | 2.7 |
December 2022 | $294,932 | -5.8 |
November 2022 | $313,239 | 18.6 |
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