Richland County taxpayers paid $89,216 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $90,419.
Over the past 12 months, Richland County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $957,948 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 | $89,216 | -1.3% |
| April | $90,419 | 20.7% |
| March | $74,933 | 4.7% |
| February | $71,588 | -18.7% |
| January | $88,046 | 13.2% |
| December 2024 | $77,804 | -1.7% |
| November 2024 | $79,184 | -8.1% |
| October 2024 | $86,171 | 17.9% |
| September 2024 | $73,082 | 6.6% |
| August 2024 | $68,588 | -12.4% |
| July 2024 | $78,309 | -2.9% |
| June 2024 | $80,608 | 8% |
| May 2024 | $74,604 | – |
