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McDonough County collects $204,750 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McDonough County taxpayers paid $204,750 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $190,612.

Over the past 12 months, McDonough County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.2 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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in McDonough County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$204,7507.4
December 2024$190,612-2.1
November 2024$194,710-4.3
October 2024$203,5567.5
September 2024$189,2759.6
August 2024$172,727-1.6
July 2024$175,599-8.6
June 2024$192,0607.3
May 2024$179,025-1.3
April 2024$181,30611.6
March 2024$162,451-5.7
February 2024$172,342-14.7

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