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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Kendall County residents pay $1.8 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Kendall County taxpayers paid $1.8 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $1.6 million.

Over the past 12 months, Kendall County's residents have collectively paid a total of $17.8 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 Kendall County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$1,796,16014.1
December 2024$1,573,950-7.4
November 2024$1,699,57017.2
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$1,576,99016.3
May 2024$1,356,210-5.1
April 2024$1,428,48020.7
March 2024$1,183,110-4.9
February 2024$1,243,890-24.5

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