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 $69,744.
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 |
---|---|---|
April | $82,766 | 18.7 |
March | $69,744 | 9.4 |
February | $63,758 | -21.4 |
January | $81,161 | -4.6 |
December 2023 | $85,084 | -14.8 |
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 |