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Just under $3.4 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in 2023 for Jefferson County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jefferson County taxpayers paid just under $3.4 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at approximately $3.3 million.

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 Jefferson County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$3,369,5321.8%
2022$3,309,35614.1%
2021$2,900,96231.4%
2020$2,208,0176.7%
2019$2,069,081-6.9%
2018$2,223,556-

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