Menard County taxpayers paid $787,019 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $773,836.
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 Menard County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $787,019 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $773,836 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $762,237 | 17.5% |
| 2021 | $648,773 | 42.4% |
| 2020 | $455,511 | 6.3% |
| 2019 | $428,340 | -10% |
| 2018 | $476,125 | – |
