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 $227,708.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $241,290 | 6 |
| December 2023 | $227,708 | 6.4 |
| November 2023 | $214,005 | -0.9 |
| October 2023 | $215,945 | -4.4 |
| September 2023 | $225,785 | 1.1 |
| August 2023 | $223,308 | -7.6 |
| July 2023 | $241,760 | 5 |
| June 2023 | $230,310 | 7.6 |
| May 2023 | $214,012 | 0.2 |
| April 2023 | $213,656 | 18.2 |
| March 2023 | $180,787 | -2.5 |
| February 2023 | $185,408 | -38.4 |
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