Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $88,266.
Over the past 12 months, Moultrie County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $86,069 | -2.5 |
| May | $88,266 | 6.5 |
| April | $82,852 | 18.1 |
| March | $70,128 | -4.5 |
| February | $73,418 | -16.3 |
| January | $87,696 | -8.8 |
| December 2022 | $96,120 | -13.1 |
| November 2022 | $110,629 | 17.3 |
| October 2022 | $94,350 | 10.9 |
| September 2022 | $85,111 | 5.4 |
| August 2022 | $80,767 | -17.9 |
| July 2022 | $98,352 | 4 |
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