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Wayne County collects $104,519 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Wayne County taxpayers paid $104,519 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 $115,698.

Over the past 12 months, Wayne County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.3 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 Wayne County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$104,519-9.7%
January$115,69814.1%
December 2024$101,444-7.8%
November 2024$110,04310.3%
October 2024$99,750-8.3%
September 2024$108,7917.2%
August 2024$101,453-4%
July 2024$105,6773%
June 2024$102,604-4.6%
May 2024$107,552-3.6%
April 2024$111,56913.7%
March 2024$98,087-3.6%
February 2024$101,705-

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