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 $214,429.
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 |
---|---|---|
July | $204,591 | -4.6 |
June | $214,429 | 7.7 |
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 |