Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $88,620.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $91,548 | 3.3 |
| April | $88,620 | 15 |
| March | $77,066 | -4.4 |
| February | $80,625 | -18.6 |
| 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 |
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