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Macon County residents pay $572,292 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macon County taxpayers paid $572,292 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $574,451.

Over the past 12 months, Macon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.4 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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Macon County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$572,292-0.4
June$574,4519
May$526,785-1
April$532,13917.8
March$451,851-1.3
February$457,696-25.1
January$610,74511.5
December 2022$547,5080.4
November 2022$545,2571.2
October 2022$538,8983.9
September 2022$518,7120.7
August 2022$515,282-8.3

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