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 $57,342.
Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $698,011 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $60,125 | 4.9 |
| May | $57,342 | 2.4 |
| April | $55,989 | 14.3 |
| March | $49,000 | -7.6 |
| February | $53,019 | -14.6 |
| January | $62,072 | -2.4 |
| December 2023 | $63,594 | 7.7 |
| November 2023 | $59,039 | -1.2 |
| October 2023 | $59,740 | 1 |
| September 2023 | $59,131 | 0.9 |
| August 2023 | $58,584 | -3 |
| July 2023 | $60,376 | 0.3 |
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