Kendall County taxpayers paid $1.5 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $1.5 million.
Over the past 12 months, Kendall County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $17.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,450,170 | -2.1 |
| September 2024 | $1,481,520 | -0.4 |
| August 2024 | $1,488,170 | -3.4 |
| July 2024 | $1,540,990 | -2.3 |
| June 2024 | $1,576,990 | 16.3 |
| May 2024 | $1,356,210 | -5.1 |
| April 2024 | $1,428,480 | 20.7 |
| March 2024 | $1,183,110 | -4.9 |
| February 2024 | $1,243,890 | -24.5 |
| January 2024 | $1,647,040 | 12.9 |
| December 2023 | $1,459,410 | 5.6 |
| November 2023 | $1,381,730 | -0.4 |
