Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $396,317.
Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.3 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $400,156 | 1% |
| June | $396,317 | 6.2% |
| May | $373,135 | -1.7% |
| April | $379,415 | 20.5% |
| March | $314,990 | -4.3% |
| February | $328,976 | -13.3% |
| January | $379,447 | 15.9% |
| December 2024 | $327,364 | -7.4% |
| November 2024 | $353,354 | 6.6% |
| October 2024 | $331,615 | 0.6% |
| September 2024 | $329,684 | -2.7% |
| August 2024 | $338,717 | 1.8% |
| July 2024 | $332,607 | - |
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