Effingham County taxpayers paid $194,566 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $210,080.
Over the past 12 months, Effingham County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $2.1 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $194,566 | -7.4% |
| April | $210,080 | 28.3% |
| March | $163,753 | -1.9% |
| February | $166,930 | -11.7% |
| January | $189,121 | 11.3% |
| December 2024 | $169,875 | -5.2% |
| November 2024 | $179,164 | 11.5% |
| October 2024 | $160,720 | -9.5% |
| September 2024 | $177,498 | -0.5% |
| August 2024 | $178,346 | 2.3% |
| July 2024 | $174,348 | -4.8% |
| June 2024 | $183,229 | 9% |
| May 2024 | $168,140 | – |
