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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Pike County taxpayers give $64,852 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

Pike County taxpayers paid $64,852 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 $59,839.

Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $703,871 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 Pike County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$64,8528.4
December 2024$59,839-5
November 2024$62,967-3.9
October 2024$65,50213
September 2024$57,9710.2
August 2024$57,868-2.6
July 2024$59,397-1.2
June 2024$60,1254.9
May 2024$57,3422.4
April 2024$55,98914.3
March 2024$49,000-7.6
February 2024$53,019-14.6

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