Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $260,800.
Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $285,521 | 9.5% |
| May | $260,800 | -3.2% |
| April | $269,364 | 15.9% |
| March | $232,416 | 0.8% |
| February | $230,556 | -10.7% |
| January | $258,201 | 10.8% |
| December 2024 | $233,040 | -2.4% |
| November 2024 | $238,649 | 8.3% |
| October 2024 | $220,410 | -3.7% |
| September 2024 | $228,897 | 1.2% |
| August 2024 | $226,161 | 0.6% |
| July 2024 | $224,887 | -6.4% |
| June 2024 | $240,244 | - |
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