Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at approximately $2.3 million.
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 Adams County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,466,769 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | $2,337,404 | 2% |
| 2022 | $2,290,653 | 6.8% |
| 2021 | $2,144,271 | 25.6% |
| 2020 | $1,706,724 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | $1,603,098 | -8.9% |
| 2018 | $1,758,918 | - |
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