Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $613,546.
Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $635,781 | 3.6% |
| July | $613,546 | -4.9% |
| June | $645,146 | 1.6% |
| May | $634,693 | -0.6% |
| April | $638,838 | 17.8% |
| March | $542,088 | 3.2% |
| February | $525,176 | -19.2% |
| January | $649,710 | 12.6% |
| December 2024 | $577,208 | -7.2% |
| November 2024 | $621,872 | 6.7% |
| October 2024 | $582,570 | -1.6% |
| September 2024 | $592,002 | 13.4% |
| August 2024 | $521,985 | - |
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