Quantcast

West Central Reporter

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Pike County residents pay $60,234 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

Webp cory staley 1

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Pike County taxpayers paid $60,234 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $53,890.

Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $715,976 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 Pike County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$60,23411.8%
February$53,890-16.9%
January$64,8528.4%
December 2024$59,839-5%
November 2024$62,967-3.9%
October 2024$65,50213%
September 2024$57,9710.2%
August 2024$57,868-2.6%
July 2024$59,397-1.2%
June 2024$60,1254.9%
May 2024$57,3422.4%
April 2024$55,98914.3%
March 2024$49,000-

MORE NEWS