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 $17,628.
Over the past 12 months, Calhoun County's residents have collectively paid a total of $231,255 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 | $16,096 | -8.7 |
| April | $17,628 | 12 |
| March | $15,741 | -5.8 |
| February | $16,717 | -40.8 |
| January | $28,237 | 38.3 |
| December 2022 | $20,419 | 0.7 |
| November 2022 | $20,278 | 2.1 |
| October 2022 | $19,865 | 2.6 |
| September 2022 | $19,365 | 5.2 |
| August 2022 | $18,415 | -4.4 |
| July 2022 | $19,272 | 0.3 |
| June 2022 | $19,222 | 13.3 |
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