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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

McHenry County collects $807,082 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McHenry County taxpayers paid $807,082 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $805,188.

Over the past 12 months, McHenry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.6 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 McHenry County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
September$807,0820.2
August$805,188-
July$0-
June$0-
May$0-
April$0-
March$0-
February$0-
January$0-
December 2023$0-
November 2023$0-
October 2023$0-

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