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 $63,552.
Over the past 12 months, Menard County's residents have collectively paid a total of $757,414 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 |
---|---|---|
June | $66,730 | 5 |
May | $63,552 | 3.4 |
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 |