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$144,579 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Clark County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clark County taxpayers paid $144,579 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $151,515.

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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Clark County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$144,579-4.6
July$151,515-3.1
June$156,35015.3
May$135,622-1.6
April$137,81825.3
March$110,022-5.6
February$116,536-21.5
January$148,3750.9
December 2022$147,085-8.4
November 2022$160,5975
October 2022$152,93310.6
September 2022$138,324-11.7

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