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 $24,116.
Over the past 12 months, Henderson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $273,300 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 | $26,108 | 8.3 |
| September 2024 | $24,116 | 7.7 |
| August 2024 | $22,388 | -0.6 |
| July 2024 | $22,532 | -7 |
| June 2024 | $24,236 | 8.9 |
| May 2024 | $22,247 | -2 |
| April 2024 | $22,696 | 14.4 |
| March 2024 | $19,834 | -5.2 |
| February 2024 | $20,929 | -12.5 |
| January 2024 | $23,922 | 7.1 |
| December 2023 | $22,337 | 1.7 |
| November 2023 | $21,955 | -1.9 |
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