Brown County taxpayers paid $14,201 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $14,002.
Over the past 12 months, Brown County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $146,677 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $14,201 | 1.4% |
| April | $14,002 | 32.4% |
| March | $10,574 | -7.9% |
| February | $11,480 | -25% |
| January | $15,301 | 34% |
| December 2024 | $11,422 | -10.4% |
| November 2024 | $12,745 | 12.2% |
| October 2024 | $11,361 | -2.5% |
| September 2024 | $11,650 | -3.3% |
| August 2024 | $12,052 | 15.6% |
| July 2024 | $10,424 | -9.1% |
| June 2024 | $11,465 | -5.7% |
| May 2024 | $12,163 | – |
