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 $161,493.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $181,766 | 12.6 |
| March | $161,493 | -5.2 |
| February | $170,341 | -28 |
| January | $236,710 | 15.1 |
| December 2022 | $205,614 | 5.9 |
| November 2022 | $194,074 | 0.5 |
| October 2022 | $193,031 | 2.8 |
| September 2022 | $187,849 | 1.1 |
| August 2022 | $185,857 | -6.6 |
| July 2022 | $198,987 | 0.2 |
| June 2022 | $198,582 | 1.7 |
| May 2022 | $195,334 | -0.1 |
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