Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $5,005,750 | 4.4 |
| August | $4,794,560 | -3.6 |
| July | $4,976,000 | -4.1 |
| 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 |
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