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 $180,188.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $194,096 | 7.7 |
| September | $180,188 | 5.6 |
| August | $170,610 | -11.9 |
| July | $193,754 | 1.5 |
| June | $190,947 | 0.7 |
| May | $189,672 | 1.2 |
| April | $187,350 | 19.3 |
| March | $157,044 | 1 |
| February | $155,437 | -25.4 |
| January | $208,288 | 14.3 |
| December 2022 | $182,250 | 1.9 |
| November 2022 | $178,815 | -1.2 |
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