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Jersey County collects $117,466 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jersey County taxpayers paid $117,466 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $119,600.

Over the past 12 months, Jersey County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.5 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 Jersey County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$117,466-1.8%
February$119,600-18.5%
January$146,75514.9%
December 2024$127,678-6.4%
November 2024$136,3667.7%
October 2024$126,626-3.5%
September 2024$131,2483.9%
August 2024$126,279-0.3%
July 2024$126,619-10.3%
June 2024$141,22116.7%
May 2024$120,999-2.2%
April 2024$123,73218.7%
March 2024$104,249-

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