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 $36,245.
Over the past 12 months, Schuyler County's residents have collectively paid a total of $335,369 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $41,723 | 15.1 |
| September | $36,245 | 0.1 |
| August | $36,218 | -6.1 |
| July | $38,561 | -5.2 |
| June | $40,655 | 4.2 |
| 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 | - |
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