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McHenry County taxpayers give approximately $4.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McHenry County taxpayers paid approximately $4.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks an increase over the year before when no taxes were collected.

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 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$4,065,424-
2023$0-
2022$0-
2021$0-
2020$0-
2019$0-
2018$0-

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