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McHenry County residents pay $795,484 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

McHenry County taxpayers paid $795,484 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 $981,986.

Over the past 12 months, McHenry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $5.8 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 McHenry County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$795,484-19%
January$981,98619.1%
December 2024$824,673-0.4%
November 2024$828,2323.5%
October 2024$800,250-0.8%
September 2024$807,0820.2%
August 2024$805,188-
July 2024$0-
June 2024$0-
May 2024$0-
April 2024$0-
March 2024$0-
February 2024$0-

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