Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $186,461.
Over the past 12 months, Henry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $199,168 | 6.8 |
| April | $186,461 | 13.9 |
| March | $163,732 | -4.4 |
| February | $171,347 | -21.7 |
| January | $218,783 | 1.6 |
| December 2022 | $215,309 | 1.2 |
| November 2022 | $212,826 | 6.3 |
| October 2022 | $200,235 | 3.2 |
| September 2022 | $193,991 | -3.2 |
| August 2022 | $200,358 | -4.6 |
| July 2022 | $210,007 | -3.5 |
| June 2022 | $217,676 | 14.3 |
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