Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $14,369.
Over the past 12 months, Gallatin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $211,724 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $17,191 | 19.6 |
| March | $14,369 | -4.9 |
| February | $15,107 | -23.4 |
| 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 |
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