Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood just over $1.8 million.
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 Union County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,935,999 | 5% |
| 2023 | $1,843,171 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | $1,840,692 | 5% |
| 2021 | $1,752,642 | 27.9% |
| 2020 | $1,370,168 | 16.2% |
| 2019 | $1,179,515 | -7.4% |
| 2018 | $1,274,405 | - |
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