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Winnebago County taxpayers give $5 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Winnebago County taxpayers paid $5 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $5.4 million.

Over the past 12 months, Winnebago County's residents have collectively paid a total of $58.4 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 Winnebago County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$4,959,230-8.5
November 2024$5,418,37013
October 2024$4,794,310-4.2
September 2024$5,005,7504.4
August 2024$4,794,560-3.6
July 2024$4,976,000-4.1
June 2024$5,187,22012.2
May 2024$4,621,520-3.9
April 2024$4,810,62014.6
March 2024$4,196,7501.8
February 2024$4,122,160-25.2
January 2024$5,508,85013

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