Cass County taxpayers paid $117,243 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $108,131.
Over the past 12 months, Cass County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $117,243 | 8.4% |
| April | $108,131 | 17.3% |
| March | $92,199 | -1.1% |
| February | $93,206 | -7.7% |
| January | $101,035 | 17.5% |
| December 2024 | $85,994 | -5.3% |
| November 2024 | $90,782 | 0.5% |
| October 2024 | $90,372 | 0.9% |
| September 2024 | $89,550 | 0.9% |
| August 2024 | $88,761 | -4.9% |
| July 2024 | $93,286 | -5.6% |
| June 2024 | $98,828 | 15.5% |
| May 2024 | $85,533 | – |
