Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at approximately $1.4 million.
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.
Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,423,066 | 2.5% |
2023 | $1,388,311 | 0.4% |
2022 | $1,383,319 | 9.7% |
2021 | $1,260,601 | 27.2% |
2020 | $991,186 | 0.2% |
2019 | $989,205 | -9.7% |
2018 | $1,095,084 | - |
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