Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $93,286.
Over the past 12 months, Cass County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $88,761 | -4.9 |
| July | $93,286 | -5.6 |
| June | $98,828 | 15.5 |
| May | $85,533 | -5.6 |
| April | $90,594 | -68 |
| March | $282,938 | 222.8 |
| February | $87,656 | -8.8 |
| January | $96,078 | 2.8 |
| December 2023 | $93,482 | 0.6 |
| November 2023 | $92,923 | -0.4 |
| October 2023 | $93,329 | 2.8 |
| September 2023 | $90,820 | 4.7 |
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