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$259,449 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in 2023 for Henderson County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Henderson County taxpayers paid $259,449 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $244,645.

The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$259,4496.1%
2022$244,64510.4%
2021$221,69442.7%
2020$155,3274.1%
2019$149,139-9.4%
2018$164,529-

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