Lee County taxpayers paid $172,469 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 $146,871.
Over the past 12 months, Lee County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $172,469 | 17.4 |
| December 2024 | $146,871 | 1.3 |
| November 2024 | $144,955 | 0 |
| October 2024 | $144,952 | -0.9 |
| September 2024 | $146,212 | 0.2 |
| August 2024 | $145,924 | -5.1 |
| July 2024 | $153,699 | -4.6 |
| June 2024 | $161,057 | 15.9 |
| May 2024 | $138,908 | -1.7 |
| April 2024 | $141,300 | 16.8 |
| March 2024 | $121,000 | 0.4 |
| February 2024 | $120,483 | -21 |
