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Macon County residents pay $606,346 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macon County taxpayers paid $606,346 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $566,185.

Over the past 12 months, Macon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.7 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
November 2024$606,3467.1
October 2024$566,1850.4
September 2024$563,9842.3
August 2024$551,523-1.9
July 2024$561,981-6.4
June 2024$600,48211.6
May 2024$538,007-3.4
April 2024$556,93519.2
March 2024$467,310-2.9
February 2024$481,277-22.9
January 2024$624,4029.1
December 2023$572,1708

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