Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $90,916.
Over the past 12 months, Cass County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $99,064 | 9 |
| December 2022 | $90,916 | -3.6 |
| November 2022 | $94,266 | -4.4 |
| October 2022 | $98,557 | 16.5 |
| September 2022 | $84,562 | -0.4 |
| August 2022 | $84,901 | -5.1 |
| July 2022 | $89,422 | -6.6 |
| June 2022 | $95,779 | 14.9 |
| May 2022 | $83,323 | -4.8 |
| April 2022 | $87,566 | 20.5 |
| March 2022 | $72,671 | -4.1 |
| February 2022 | $75,743 | -19.1 |
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