LaSalle County taxpayers paid $379,447 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $327,364.
Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $379,447 | 15.9 |
| December 2024 | $327,364 | -7.4 |
| November 2024 | $353,354 | 6.6 |
| October 2024 | $331,615 | 0.6 |
| September 2024 | $329,684 | -2.7 |
| August 2024 | $338,717 | 1.8 |
| July 2024 | $332,607 | -3.9 |
| June 2024 | $346,284 | 9.6 |
| May 2024 | $315,873 | -1.3 |
| April 2024 | $320,096 | 17.1 |
| March 2024 | $273,302 | -2.4 |
| February 2024 | $280,086 | -23 |
