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 $53,598.
Over the past 12 months, Menard County's residents have collectively paid a total of $778,436 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 | $61,487 | 14.7 |
| March | $53,598 | -2.1 |
| February | $54,722 | -23 |
| January | $71,105 | 8.5 |
| December 2022 | $65,557 | -5.5 |
| November 2022 | $69,341 | 7.6 |
| October 2022 | $64,436 | 2.2 |
| September 2022 | $63,028 | 6.1 |
| August 2022 | $59,379 | -7.9 |
| July 2022 | $64,479 | -24.9 |
| June 2022 | $85,810 | 31 |
| May 2022 | $65,494 | 7.5 |
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