Taxpayers in Clay County paid $103,125 in February.
Clay County was ranked 80th the month before.
Of all the taxes Clay County residents paid for, Special County Retailers Occupation Tax was the most contributed to tax.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent higher than the national average.
Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.
Sales Taxes Collected in Clay County in February
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $59,491 | -13.1 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $32,066 | -10.9 |
| County Sales Tax | $11,569 | -48.3 |
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