Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $93,539.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | $99,922 | 6.8 |
| October 2023 | $93,539 | 1.4 |
| September 2023 | $92,252 | 8.4 |
| August 2023 | $85,100 | -8.6 |
| July 2023 | $93,098 | 8.2 |
| June 2023 | $86,069 | -2.5 |
| May 2023 | $88,266 | 6.5 |
| April 2023 | $82,852 | 18.1 |
| March 2023 | $70,128 | -4.5 |
| February 2023 | $73,418 | -16.3 |
| January 2023 | $87,696 | -8.8 |
| December 2022 | $96,120 | -13.1 |
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