Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $31,768.
Over the past 12 months, Carroll County's residents have collectively paid a total of $337,561 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $32,118 | 1.1% |
| July | $31,768 | -6.3% |
| June | $33,913 | 11% |
| May | $30,547 | 9.9% |
| April | $27,793 | 4.6% |
| March | $26,573 | 11.4% |
| February | $23,864 | -6.6% |
| January | $25,543 | 0.2% |
| December 2024 | $25,496 | -6.9% |
| November 2024 | $27,380 | 4.4% |
| October 2024 | $26,238 | -0.3% |
| September 2024 | $26,328 | -2.1% |
| August 2024 | $26,886 | - |
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