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LaSalle County residents pay just over $3.9 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

LaSalle County taxpayers paid just over $3.9 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood just under $3.9 million.

The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$3,914,3161.4%
2022$3,860,62512.3%
2021$3,438,45525.7%
2020$2,734,8916.6%
2019$2,565,642-10.1%
2018$2,855,449-

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