East Central Reporter

Clay County taxpayers paid $26,930 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $28,513.

Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $392,543 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales 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
March	$26,930	-5.6
February	$28,513	-20.7
January	$35,957	4.7
December 2022	$34,331	-3.4
November 2022	$35,550	8
October 2022	$32,925	8.3
September 2022	$30,401	-0.6
August 2022	$30,598	-11.5
July 2022	$34,592	-2.9
June 2022	$35,626	5.8
May 2022	$33,679	0.7
April 2022	$33,441	23.9