Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $60,234.
Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $733,363 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $73,376 | 21.8% |
| March | $60,234 | 11.8% |
| February | $53,890 | -16.9% |
| January | $64,852 | 8.4% |
| December 2024 | $59,839 | -5% |
| November 2024 | $62,967 | -3.9% |
| October 2024 | $65,502 | 13% |
| September 2024 | $57,971 | 0.2% |
| August 2024 | $57,868 | -2.6% |
| July 2024 | $59,397 | -1.2% |
| June 2024 | $60,125 | 4.9% |
| May 2024 | $57,342 | 2.4% |
| April 2024 | $55,989 | - |
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