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$170,610 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Saline County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Saline County taxpayers paid $170,610 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $193,754.

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
August$170,610-11.9
July$193,7541.5
June$190,9470.7
May$189,6721.2
April$187,35019.3
March$157,0441
February$155,437-25.4
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

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