Moultrie County taxpayers paid $87,559 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $83,716.
Over the past 12 months, Moultrie County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1 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 | $87,559 | 4.6 |
| December 2024 | $83,716 | -24.5 |
| November 2024 | $110,924 | 23.4 |
| October 2024 | $89,915 | 0.3 |
| September 2024 | $89,636 | 9.3 |
| August 2024 | $81,989 | 6.2 |
| July 2024 | $77,206 | -15.8 |
| June 2024 | $91,715 | 12.5 |
| May 2024 | $81,556 | -1.5 |
| April 2024 | $82,766 | 18.7 |
| March 2024 | $69,744 | 9.4 |
| February 2024 | $63,758 | -21.4 |
