Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $182,250.
Over the past 12 months, Saline County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.2 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 |
---|---|---|
January | $208,288 | 14.3 |
December 2022 | $182,250 | 1.9 |
November 2022 | $178,815 | -1.2 |
October 2022 | $181,076 | 1 |
September 2022 | $179,214 | -0.4 |
August 2022 | $179,846 | -4.5 |
July 2022 | $188,296 | -1.9 |
June 2022 | $191,850 | 3.7 |
May 2022 | $185,092 | -2.3 |
April 2022 | $189,428 | 26.4 |
March 2022 | $149,857 | 3.1 |
February 2022 | $145,382 | -26.8 |