Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
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.
Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
---|---|---|
June | $184,326 | 2.8 |
May | $179,314 | -5.8 |
April | $190,408 | 17.8 |
March | $161,688 | -6.8 |
February | $173,493 | -12.4 |
January | $198,107 | 12.1 |
December 2023 | $176,746 | -2.6 |
November 2023 | $181,497 | -6.5 |
October 2023 | $194,096 | 7.7 |
September 2023 | $180,188 | 5.6 |
August 2023 | $170,610 | -11.9 |
July 2023 | $193,754 | 1.5 |