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Pike County residents pay $701,088 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Pike County taxpayers paid $701,088 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $689,142.

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 Pike County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$701,0881.7%
2023$689,1422.6%
2022$671,77811.6%
2021$602,06328.4%
2020$468,9284.7%
2019$447,699-6.6%
2018$479,127-

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