Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase 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 $16.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $1,482,400 | 0.7 |
| June | $1,472,130 | 11 |
| May | $1,326,320 | 8.4 |
| April | $1,224,100 | 13.4 |
| March | $1,079,280 | -5.3 |
| February | $1,139,280 | -29 |
| 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 |
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