Quantcast

East Central Reporter

Friday, November 15, 2024

Clay County residents pay $33,799 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2023

Webp cory staley 1

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clay County taxpayers paid $33,799 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $35,731.

Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $387,000 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Clay County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2023$33,799-5.4
November 2023$35,73114
October 2023$31,3431.3
September 2023$30,9560.7
August 2023$30,745-6.1
July 2023$32,7450.7
June 2023$32,514-5.2
May 2023$34,2882.4
April 2023$33,47924.3
March 2023$26,930-5.6
February 2023$28,513-20.7
January 2023$35,9574.7

MORE NEWS