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LaSalle County residents pay $338,717 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

LaSalle County taxpayers paid $338,717 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $332,607.

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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in LaSalle County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$338,7171.8
July$332,607-3.9
June$346,2849.6
May$315,873-1.3
April$320,09617.1
March$273,302-2.4
February$280,086-23
January$363,7878.9
December 2023$334,020-3.1
November 2023$344,6366.3
October 2023$324,203-2.4
September 2023$332,2172.8

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