Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $19,970.
Over the past 12 months, Gallatin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $213,848 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 |
---|---|---|
January | $19,712 | -1.3 |
December 2022 | $19,970 | 1.7 |
November 2022 | $19,642 | -6.2 |
October 2022 | $20,942 | 36.9 |
September 2022 | $15,294 | -9.2 |
August 2022 | $16,837 | -7.5 |
July 2022 | $18,205 | -2.6 |
June 2022 | $18,686 | 18.5 |
May 2022 | $15,769 | -19.7 |
April 2022 | $19,648 | 25.2 |
March 2022 | $15,696 | 16.7 |
February 2022 | $13,447 | -34.9 |