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Carroll County residents pay $296,848 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Carroll County taxpayers paid $296,848 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 $295,839.

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 Carroll County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$296,8480.3%
2023$295,8390.5%
2022$294,41113.7%
2021$258,84535.2%
2020$191,5111.4%
2019$188,801-14.6%
2018$221,091-

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