Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $37,655.
Over the past 12 months, Schuyler County's residents have collectively paid a total of $141,967 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $38,999 | 3.6 |
| April | $37,655 | 15.6 |
| March | $32,565 | -0.6 |
| February | $32,748 | - |
| January | $0 | - |
| December 2022 | $0 | - |
| November 2022 | $0 | - |
| October 2022 | $0 | - |
| September 2022 | $0 | - |
| August 2022 | $0 | - |
| July 2022 | $0 | - |
| June 2022 | $0 | - |
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