Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $60,141.
Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $719,468 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| August | $56,399 | -6.2 |
| July | $60,141 | -0.2 |
| June | $60,232 | -4.5 |
| May | $63,052 | 4 |
| April | $60,650 | 20.9 |
| March | $50,171 | -4.6 |
| February | $52,593 | -20.9 |
| January | $66,500 | 5.8 |
| December 2022 | $62,871 | -6.1 |
| November 2022 | $66,943 | 6.4 |
| October 2022 | $62,914 | 10.4 |
| September 2022 | $57,002 | -0.4 |
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