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 $523,267.
Over the past 12 months, Macon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $571,338 | 9.2 |
| August | $523,267 | -8.6 |
| July | $572,292 | -0.4 |
| June | $574,451 | 9 |
| May | $526,785 | -1 |
| April | $532,139 | 17.8 |
| March | $451,851 | -1.3 |
| February | $457,696 | -25.1 |
| January | $610,745 | 11.5 |
| December 2022 | $547,508 | 0.4 |
| November 2022 | $545,257 | 1.2 |
| October 2022 | $538,898 | 3.9 |
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