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 $180,787.
Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.6 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 | $213,656 | 18.2 |
| March | $180,787 | -2.5 |
| February | $185,408 | -38.4 |
| January | $300,771 | 35.8 |
| December 2022 | $221,416 | 4.2 |
| November 2022 | $212,575 | 0.9 |
| October 2022 | $210,667 | -0.3 |
| September 2022 | $211,343 | -1.6 |
| August 2022 | $214,833 | -6.1 |
| July 2022 | $228,677 | -0.4 |
| June 2022 | $229,630 | 9.3 |
| May 2022 | $210,028 | -5.5 |
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