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$137,472 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in January for Jersey County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jersey County taxpayers paid $137,472 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $125,047.

Over the past 12 months, Jersey County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.5 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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Jersey County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$137,4729.9
December 2023$125,047-2.1
November 2023$127,6741.3
October 2023$125,9872.1
September 2023$123,386-2.5
August 2023$126,545-0.1
July 2023$126,678-4.2
June 2023$132,2357.7
May 2023$122,7243
April 2023$119,12015.9
March 2023$102,8051
February 2023$101,817-26.7

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