Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $15,785.
Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $170,544 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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 | $16,454 | 4.2 |
| December 2022 | $15,785 | -0.5 |
| November 2022 | $15,871 | 0.5 |
| October 2022 | $15,791 | 34.9 |
| September 2022 | $11,708 | -12.1 |
| August 2022 | $13,324 | -6.1 |
| July 2022 | $14,189 | -6.2 |
| June 2022 | $15,122 | 3.9 |
| May 2022 | $14,552 | -4.2 |
| April 2022 | $15,195 | 38.3 |
| March 2022 | $10,984 | -5.1 |
| February 2022 | $11,569 | -48.3 |
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