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 $135,292.
Over the past 12 months, Lee County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.6 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 | $143,544 | 6.1 |
| December 2022 | $135,292 | -3 |
| November 2022 | $139,540 | 1.4 |
| October 2022 | $137,557 | 1.8 |
| September 2022 | $135,189 | -6 |
| August 2022 | $143,842 | -6.7 |
| July 2022 | $154,092 | 1.6 |
| June 2022 | $151,719 | 18.3 |
| May 2022 | $128,246 | 0.5 |
| April 2022 | $127,656 | 28.2 |
| March 2022 | $99,570 | -4 |
| February 2022 | $103,666 | -28.7 |
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