Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $20,896.
Over the past 12 months, Gallatin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $220,071 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $21,415 | 2.5 |
| December 2024 | $20,896 | 5.6 |
| November 2024 | $19,779 | -11.1 |
| October 2024 | $22,243 | 12.2 |
| September 2024 | $19,821 | 14.8 |
| August 2024 | $17,269 | -3.7 |
| July 2024 | $17,929 | 2.8 |
| June 2024 | $17,445 | 10.8 |
| May 2024 | $15,741 | -9.3 |
| April 2024 | $17,346 | 16.7 |
| March 2024 | $14,863 | -3 |
| February 2024 | $15,324 | -27 |
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