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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

$63,052 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in May for Clay County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clay County taxpayers paid $63,052 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $60,650.

Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $729,142 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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Clay County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$63,0524
April$60,65020.9
March$50,171-4.6
February$52,593-20.9
January$66,5005.8
December 2022$62,871-6.1
November 2022$66,9436.4
October 2022$62,91410.4
September 2022$57,002-0.4
August 2022$57,213-10.4
July 2022$63,859-2.3
June 2022$65,3746.8

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