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 $4.6 million.
Over the past 12 months, Winnebago County's residents have collectively paid a total of $57.5 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 |
---|---|---|
June | $5,187,220 | 12.2 |
May | $4,621,520 | -3.9 |
April | $4,810,620 | 14.6 |
March | $4,196,750 | 1.8 |
February | $4,122,160 | -25.2 |
January | $5,508,850 | 13 |
December 2023 | $4,876,820 | 5.3 |
November 2023 | $4,632,930 | -2.5 |
October 2023 | $4,751,540 | -5.2 |
September 2023 | $5,011,600 | 5.9 |
August 2023 | $4,732,490 | -6.6 |
July 2023 | $5,067,050 | 1 |