Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $267,821.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $262,779 | -1.9 |
| July | $267,821 | -6.5 |
| June | $286,428 | 11.1 |
| 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 |
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