Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $154,689.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $141,901 | -8.3 |
| July | $154,689 | -0.6 |
| June | $155,550 | 14.1 |
| May | $136,358 | 3.2 |
| April | $132,134 | 25.1 |
| March | $105,652 | -7.9 |
| February | $114,706 | -20.1 |
| 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 |
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