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Moultrie County taxpayers give $73,575 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Moultrie County taxpayers paid $73,575 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $87,559.

Over the past 12 months, Moultrie County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1 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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Moultrie County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$73,575-16%
January$87,5594.6%
December 2024$83,716-24.5%
November 2024$110,92423.4%
October 2024$89,9150.3%
September 2024$89,6369.3%
August 2024$81,9896.2%
July 2024$77,206-15.8%
June 2024$91,71512.5%
May 2024$81,556-1.5%
April 2024$82,76618.7%
March 2024$69,7449.4%
February 2024$63,758-

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