Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $10,653.
Over the past 12 months, Brown County's residents have collectively paid a total of $146,047 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $10,115 | -5.1 |
| February | $10,653 | -25.7 |
| January | $14,332 | -3.9 |
| December 2022 | $14,909 | 6.3 |
| November 2022 | $14,023 | 14.5 |
| October 2022 | $12,250 | 1.9 |
| September 2022 | $12,019 | 13.7 |
| August 2022 | $10,570 | -10.9 |
| July 2022 | $11,866 | -3.2 |
| June 2022 | $12,263 | 3.6 |
| May 2022 | $11,838 | 5.6 |
| April 2022 | $11,209 | 16.3 |
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