East Central Reporter

Clark County taxpayers paid $148,375 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $147,085.

Over the past 12 months, Clark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.7 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax.

The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.

Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$148,375	0.9
December 2022	$147,085	-8.4
November 2022	$160,597	5
October 2022	$152,933	10.6
September 2022	$138,324	-11.7
August 2022	$156,656	-1
July 2022	$158,224	2
June 2022	$155,091	19
May 2022	$130,356	-5.6
April 2022	$138,078	19.8
March 2022	$115,282	-4.8
February 2022	$121,070	-12.2