Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $40,919.
Over the past 12 months, Clark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $495,762 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $38,939 | -4.8 |
| April | $40,919 | 25.8 |
| March | $32,515 | -6.9 |
| February | $34,917 | -18.9 |
| January | $43,046 | 0.2 |
| December 2022 | $42,961 | -3.5 |
| November 2022 | $44,535 | 2.1 |
| October 2022 | $43,603 | 7.2 |
| September 2022 | $40,657 | -7.7 |
| August 2022 | $44,033 | -1.3 |
| July 2022 | $44,619 | -0.9 |
| June 2022 | $45,018 | 16.8 |
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