Warren County taxpayers paid $103,639 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $100,094.
Over the past 12 months, Warren County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $103,639 | 3.5% |
| July | $100,094 | -1.7% |
| June | $101,781 | -2.2% |
| May | $104,080 | -1.2% |
| April | $105,354 | 25.3% |
| March | $84,088 | -7.7% |
| February | $91,073 | -8.9% |
| January | $100,009 | 5.4% |
| December 2024 | $94,905 | -6.2% |
| November 2024 | $101,141 | 6% |
| October 2024 | $95,378 | 12.8% |
| September 2024 | $84,569 | 0.6% |
| August 2024 | $84,039 | – |
