Hardin County taxpayers paid $17,401 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $19,265.
Over the past 12 months, Hardin County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $178,301 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 | $17,401 | -9.7% |
| April | $19,265 | 42% |
| March | $13,569 | 11.9% |
| February | $12,127 | -11.6% |
| January | $13,720 | 6.7% |
| December 2024 | $12,853 | -15.7% |
| November 2024 | $15,242 | 1.9% |
| October 2024 | $14,965 | -5.5% |
| September 2024 | $15,833 | 7.6% |
| August 2024 | $14,720 | 3% |
| July 2024 | $14,293 | -0.1% |
| June 2024 | $14,313 | 10.8% |
| May 2024 | $12,914 | – |
