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Gallatin County residents pay $19,835 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

Gallatin County taxpayers paid $19,835 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 $21,415.

Over the past 12 months, Gallatin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $224,582 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 Gallatin County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$19,835-7.4%
January$21,4152.5%
December 2024$20,8965.6%
November 2024$19,779-11.1%
October 2024$22,24312.2%
September 2024$19,82114.8%
August 2024$17,269-3.7%
July 2024$17,9292.8%
June 2024$17,44510.8%
May 2024$15,741-9.3%
April 2024$17,34616.7%
March 2024$14,863-3%
February 2024$15,324-

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