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Champaign County residents pay $525,176 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

Champaign County taxpayers paid $525,176 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 $649,710.

Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.8 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 Champaign County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$525,176-19.2%
January$649,71012.6%
December 2024$577,208-7.2%
November 2024$621,8726.7%
October 2024$582,570-1.6%
September 2024$592,00213.4%
August 2024$521,985-0.5%
July 2024$524,619-8.5%
June 2024$573,5212.5%
May 2024$559,4092%
April 2024$548,67110.6%
March 2024$496,034<0.1%
February 2024$495,941-

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