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Warren County taxpayers give $101,141 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Warren County taxpayers paid $101,141 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $95,378.

Over the past 12 months, Warren County's residents have collectively paid a total of $872,353 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 Warren County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
November 2024$101,1416
October 2024$95,37812.8
September 2024$84,5690.6
August 2024$84,039-0.5
July 2024$84,435-6.2
June 2024$90,0266.9
May 2024$84,253-7.8
April 2024$91,42011.9
March 2024$81,6798.3
February 2024$75,413-
January 2024$0-
December 2023$0-

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