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Peoria County collects $903,307 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

Peoria County taxpayers paid $903,307 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at approximately $1.1 million.

Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $11.4 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 Peoria County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$903,307-21.4%
January$1,148,76020.7%
December 2024$952,119-2.1%
November 2024$972,8103%
October 2024$944,2181%
September 2024$934,532<-0.1%
August 2024$934,851-1.6%
July 2024$949,641-5.3%
June 2024$1,002,36010.1%
May 2024$910,351-3%
April 2024$938,72613.4%
March 2024$827,85311.6%
February 2024$741,500-

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