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Monday, July 7, 2025

$379,415 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in April for LaSalle County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

LaSalle County taxpayers paid $379,415 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $314,990.

Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax.

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

A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in LaSalle County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
April$379,41520.5%
March$314,990-4.3%
February$328,976-13.3%
January$379,44715.9%
December 2024$327,364-7.4%
November 2024$353,3546.6%
October 2024$331,6150.6%
September 2024$329,684-2.7%
August 2024$338,7171.8%
July 2024$332,607-3.9%
June 2024$346,2849.6%
May 2024$315,873-1.3%
April 2024$320,096-

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