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Logan County residents pay $258,201 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Logan County taxpayers paid $258,201 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $233,040.

Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.7 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 Logan County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$258,20110.8
December 2024$233,040-2.4
November 2024$238,6498.3
October 2024$220,410-3.7
September 2024$228,8971.2
August 2024$226,1610.6
July 2024$224,887-6.4
June 2024$240,2447.4
May 2024$223,681-4.6
April 2024$234,44221.7
March 2024$192,565-3
February 2024$198,456-17.8

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