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Saline County taxpayers give $184,326 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Saline County taxpayers paid $184,326 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $179,314.

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
June$184,3262.8
May$179,314-5.8
April$190,40817.8
March$161,688-6.8
February$173,493-12.4
January$198,10712.1
December 2023$176,746-2.6
November 2023$181,497-6.5
October 2023$194,0967.7
September 2023$180,1885.6
August 2023$170,610-11.9
July 2023$193,7541.5

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