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 $17,269.
Over the past 12 months, Gallatin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $211,986 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $19,821 | 14.8 |
| August | $17,269 | -3.7 |
| July | $17,929 | 2.8 |
| June | $17,445 | 10.8 |
| May | $15,741 | -9.3 |
| April | $17,346 | 16.7 |
| March | $14,863 | -3 |
| February | $15,324 | -27 |
| January | $20,978 | 10.1 |
| December 2023 | $19,060 | 4.8 |
| November 2023 | $18,180 | 0.8 |
| October 2023 | $18,030 | 20.5 |
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