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Logan County taxpayers give $230,556 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

Logan County taxpayers paid $230,556 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 $258,201.

Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.8 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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Logan County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$230,556-10.7%
January$258,20110.8%
December 2024$233,040-2.4%
November 2024$238,6498.3%
October 2024$220,410-3.7%
September 2024$228,8971.2%
August 2024$226,1610.6%
July 2024$224,887-6.4%
June 2024$240,2447.4%
May 2024$223,681-4.6%
April 2024$234,44221.7%
March 2024$192,565-3%
February 2024$198,456-

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