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 $73,641.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $96,190 | 30.6% |
| March | $73,641 | 0.1% |
| February | $73,575 | -16% |
| January | $87,559 | 4.6% |
| December 2024 | $83,716 | -24.5% |
| November 2024 | $110,924 | 23.4% |
| October 2024 | $89,915 | 0.3% |
| September 2024 | $89,636 | 9.3% |
| August 2024 | $81,989 | 6.2% |
| July 2024 | $77,206 | -15.8% |
| June 2024 | $91,715 | 12.5% |
| May 2024 | $81,556 | -1.5% |
| April 2024 | $82,766 | - |
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