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Richland County taxpayers give $71,588 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

Richland County taxpayers paid $71,588 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 $88,046.

Over the past 12 months, Richland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $920,217 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 Richland County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$71,588-18.7%
January$88,04613.2%
December 2024$77,804-1.7%
November 2024$79,184-8.1%
October 2024$86,17117.9%
September 2024$73,0826.6%
August 2024$68,588-12.4%
July 2024$78,309-2.9%
June 2024$80,6088%
May 2024$74,604-6.5%
April 2024$79,75627.7%
March 2024$62,477-13.6%
February 2024$72,351-

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