Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $335,581.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $313,009 | -6.7 |
| April | $335,581 | 22.9 |
| March | $272,990 | -3.7 |
| February | $283,458 | -21.4 |
| January | $360,706 | 6 |
| December 2022 | $340,240 | -3 |
| November 2022 | $350,623 | 2.9 |
| October 2022 | $340,597 | 3.4 |
| September 2022 | $329,469 | 0.2 |
| August 2022 | $328,673 | -4.9 |
| July 2022 | $345,551 | 0.6 |
| June 2022 | $343,545 | 11.8 |
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