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 $4.7 million.
Over the past 12 months, Winnebago County's residents have collectively paid a total of $56.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $5,011,600 | 5.9 |
| August | $4,732,490 | -6.6 |
| July | $5,067,050 | 1 |
| June | $5,018,150 | 10 |
| May | $4,561,870 | 2.5 |
| April | $4,451,050 | 14.6 |
| March | $3,885,330 | 0.5 |
| February | $3,864,580 | -28.7 |
| January | $5,421,480 | 13 |
| December 2022 | $4,798,980 | 2.1 |
| November 2022 | $4,698,500 | -0.3 |
| October 2022 | $4,711,070 | 1.3 |
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