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Boone County collects $196,304 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Boone County taxpayers paid $196,304 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $231,839.

Over the past 12 months, Boone County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.6 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 Boone County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$196,304-15.3
June$231,83928.6
May$180,3040.1
April$180,09613.2
March$159,115-24.8
February$211,450-16.1
January$252,086-3.2
December 2023$260,5343.4
November 2023$251,9403.5
October 2023$243,346-4.6
September 2023$254,98427.4
August 2023$200,097-8.5

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