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Just under $2.4 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in 2023 for Henry County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Henry County taxpayers paid just under $2.4 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at approximately $2.4 million.

The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 Henry County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$2,360,911-0.6%
2022$2,375,83912.5%
2021$2,111,35932.5%
2020$1,593,09320.6%
2019$1,320,747-
2018$0-

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