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 $44,873.
Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $685,370 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $54,586 | 21.6 |
| March | $44,873 | -4.3 |
| February | $46,901 | -28.8 |
| January | $65,900 | 6.8 |
| December 2022 | $61,692 | -2.3 |
| November 2022 | $63,172 | 8.3 |
| October 2022 | $58,349 | -1.6 |
| September 2022 | $59,293 | 7.8 |
| August 2022 | $54,982 | -2.3 |
| July 2022 | $56,276 | -15.6 |
| June 2022 | $66,707 | 26.7 |
| May 2022 | $52,639 | -3.5 |
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