Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, Saline County residents paid $549,282 in sales taxes during October 2023.
Saline County ranked 37th in the Prairie State the month before, with $523,584 spent in sales taxes.
The County School Facility Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Saline County residents in October 2023.
Illinois is currently the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 39.83% higher than 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.
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| County School Facility Tax | $260,098 | 7.7 |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $194,096 | 7.7 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $74,416 | 8.1 |
| County Sales Tax | $20,672 | -37.5 |
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