Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $135,483.
Over the past 12 months, Johnson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $144,391 | 6.6% |
| July | $135,483 | -0.4% |
| June | $136,030 | 5.6% |
| May | $128,807 | -16% |
| April | $153,327 | 42.8% |
| March | $107,357 | 4% |
| February | $103,245 | -4.4% |
| January | $108,038 | 14.6% |
| December 2024 | $94,301 | -6.9% |
| November 2024 | $101,288 | 7.4% |
| October 2024 | $94,297 | -7.8% |
| September 2024 | $102,226 | -0.4% |
| August 2024 | $102,614 | - |
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