Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $1.4 million.
Over the past 12 months, Kendall County's residents have collectively paid a total of $16.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1,604,780 | 14.3 |
| December 2022 | $1,403,940 | 2.1 |
| November 2022 | $1,375,390 | 0.3 |
| October 2022 | $1,370,720 | 2.2 |
| September 2022 | $1,341,100 | -6.2 |
| August 2022 | $1,429,320 | -3.7 |
| July 2022 | $1,483,870 | 1 |
| June 2022 | $1,469,740 | 7.7 |
| May 2022 | $1,364,800 | 2 |
| April 2022 | $1,337,490 | 27.8 |
| March 2022 | $1,046,790 | -1.7 |
| February 2022 | $1,064,970 | -37.1 |
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