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Adams County collects $161,493 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Adams County taxpayers paid $161,493 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $170,341.

Over the past 12 months, Adams County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.3 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 Adams County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$161,493-5.2
February$170,341-28
January$236,71015.1
December 2022$205,6145.9
November 2022$194,0740.5
October 2022$193,0312.8
September 2022$187,8491.1
August 2022$185,857-6.6
July 2022$198,9870.2
June 2022$198,5821.7
May 2022$195,334-0.1
April 2022$195,44828.6

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