Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $46,734.
Over the past 12 months, Schuyler County's residents have collectively paid a total of $493,779 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $43,827 | -6.2 |
| November 2024 | $46,734 | -7.2 |
| October 2024 | $50,346 | 26.3 |
| September 2024 | $39,864 | 1 |
| August 2024 | $39,482 | -2.1 |
| July 2024 | $40,324 | -4.2 |
| June 2024 | $42,110 | 3.9 |
| May 2024 | $40,514 | 2.9 |
| April 2024 | $39,365 | 14.1 |
| March 2024 | $34,503 | -0.8 |
| February 2024 | $34,764 | -17.1 |
| January 2024 | $41,946 | -0.6 |
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