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Henderson County collects $19,532 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Henderson County taxpayers paid $19,532 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $25,517.

Over the past 12 months, Henderson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $250,267 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 Henderson County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$19,532-23.5
January$25,51714.9
December 2022$22,2047.7
November 2022$20,618-0.6
October 2022$20,7517.4
September 2022$19,314-4
August 2022$20,125-15.5
July 2022$23,83017.3
June 2022$20,323-1.7
May 2022$20,674-3.9
April 2022$21,51435.6
March 2022$15,865-10.2

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