Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $245,937.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $257,862 | 4.8 |
| April | $245,937 | 14.3 |
| March | $215,149 | -11.7 |
| February | $243,582 | -12.2 |
| January | $277,544 | 0.1 |
| December 2023 | $277,138 | -2.2 |
| November 2023 | $283,339 | 11 |
| October 2023 | $255,326 | -2.7 |
| September 2023 | $262,311 | 5.2 |
| August 2023 | $249,422 | -6.2 |
| July 2023 | $265,896 | -6.8 |
| June 2023 | $285,384 | 12.5 |
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