Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $40,324.
Over the past 12 months, Schuyler County's residents have collectively paid a total of $475,439 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $39,482 | -2.1 |
| July | $40,324 | -4.2 |
| June | $42,110 | 3.9 |
| May | $40,514 | 2.9 |
| April | $39,365 | 14.1 |
| March | $34,503 | -0.8 |
| February | $34,764 | -17.1 |
| January | $41,946 | -0.6 |
| December 2023 | $42,204 | -0.1 |
| November 2023 | $42,259 | 1.3 |
| October 2023 | $41,723 | 15.1 |
| September 2023 | $36,245 | 0.1 |
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