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Saline County collects $208,288 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Saline County taxpayers paid $208,288 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 $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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Saline County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$208,28814.3
December 2022$182,2501.9
November 2022$178,815-1.2
October 2022$181,0761
September 2022$179,214-0.4
August 2022$179,846-4.5
July 2022$188,296-1.9
June 2022$191,8503.7
May 2022$185,092-2.3
April 2022$189,42826.4
March 2022$149,8573.1
February 2022$145,382-26.8

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