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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Marion County residents pay $86,362 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Marion County taxpayers paid $86,362 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $79,184.

Over the past 12 months, Marion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $876,893 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 Marion County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$86,3629.1%
May$79,184-4.6%
April$82,99216.7%
March$71,1046.6%
February$66,718-14.7%
January$78,26116.2%
December 2024$67,341-2.3%
November 2024$68,9204.8%
October 2024$65,787-6.5%
September 2024$70,3590.5%
August 2024$69,9820.1%
July 2024$69,8830.4%
June 2024$69,578-

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