Bureau County taxpayers paid $249,551 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 $253,095.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $249,551 | -1.4% |
| February | $253,095 | -17.3% |
| January | $305,935 | 17.4% |
| December 2024 | $260,641 | -7.5% |
| November 2024 | $281,820 | 7% |
| October 2024 | $263,428 | 2.4% |
| September 2024 | $257,184 | -2.1% |
| August 2024 | $262,779 | -1.9% |
| July 2024 | $267,821 | -6.5% |
| June 2024 | $286,428 | 11.1% |
| May 2024 | $257,862 | 4.8% |
| April 2024 | $245,937 | 14.3% |
| March 2024 | $215,149 | – |
