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Stephenson County collects $203,308 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

Stephenson County taxpayers paid $203,308 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 $233,519.

Over the past 12 months, Stephenson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.6 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 Stephenson County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$203,308-12.9%
January$233,5194.9%
December 2024$222,6292.6%
November 2024$216,949-3.7%
October 2024$225,2026.1%
September 2024$212,3482.4%
August 2024$207,292-4.1%
July 2024$216,261-5.6%
June 2024$229,188<0.1%
May 2024$229,10313%
April 2024$202,66315%
March 2024$176,174-7.2%
February 2024$189,856-

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