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 $59,740.
Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $687,242 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | $59,039 | -1.2 |
| October 2023 | $59,740 | 1 |
| September 2023 | $59,131 | 0.9 |
| August 2023 | $58,584 | -3 |
| July 2023 | $60,376 | 0.3 |
| June 2023 | $60,222 | 7.2 |
| May 2023 | $56,198 | 3 |
| April 2023 | $54,586 | 21.6 |
| March 2023 | $44,873 | -4.3 |
| February 2023 | $46,901 | -28.8 |
| January 2023 | $65,900 | 6.8 |
| December 2022 | $61,692 | -2.3 |
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