Peoria County residents pay approximately $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

Government

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Peoria County taxpayers paid approximately $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records .

This figure marks a slightly increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at approximately $1.1 million.

Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $12.4 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