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Fulton County residents pay $135,326 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Fulton County taxpayers paid $135,326 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $135,497.

Over the past 12 months, Fulton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 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 Fulton County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$135,326-0.1%
January$135,49715.4%
December 2024$117,434-6.4%
November 2024$125,4673.4%
October 2024$121,3682.4%
September 2024$118,5052.7%
August 2024$115,406-0.8%
July 2024$116,3405.6%
June 2024$110,128-19.9%
May 2024$137,46016.8%
April 2024$117,68628.2%
March 2024$91,808-15%
February 2024$108,045-

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