Jefferson County taxpayers paid $291,768 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $292,468.
Over the past 12 months, Jefferson County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $3.4 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $291,768 | -0.2 |
| June | $292,468 | 4.6 |
| May | $279,521 | -5.4 |
| April | $295,565 | 18.5 |
| March | $249,377 | -1.4 |
| February | $252,950 | -16.5 |
| January | $302,904 | 5.7 |
| December 2023 | $286,515 | 6.4 |
| November 2023 | $269,253 | -0.7 |
| October 2023 | $271,168 | -3 |
| September 2023 | $279,694 | -0.7 |
| August 2023 | $281,642 | -5.8 |
