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$91,715 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in June for Moultrie County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Moultrie County taxpayers paid $91,715 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $81,556.

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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Moultrie County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$91,71512.5
May$81,556-1.5
April$82,76618.7
March$69,7449.4
February$63,758-21.4
January$81,161-4.6
December 2023$85,084-14.8
November 2023$99,9226.8
October 2023$93,5391.4
September 2023$92,2528.4
August 2023$85,100-8.6
July 2023$93,0988.2

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