Illinois Valley Times

LaSalle County taxpayers paid $3.9 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2022, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous year, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $3.4 million.

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.

Year	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Year
2022	$3,860,625	12.3
2021	$3,438,455	25.7
2020	$2,734,891	6.6
2019	$2,565,642	-10.1