Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $64,725.
Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $707,021 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $62,678 | -3.2 |
| November 2023 | $64,725 | 24.6 |
| October 2023 | $51,928 | -10.4 |
| September 2023 | $57,952 | 2.8 |
| August 2023 | $56,399 | -6.2 |
| July 2023 | $60,141 | -0.2 |
| June 2023 | $60,232 | -4.5 |
| May 2023 | $63,052 | 4 |
| April 2023 | $60,650 | 20.9 |
| March 2023 | $50,171 | -4.6 |
| February 2023 | $52,593 | -20.9 |
| January 2023 | $66,500 | 5.8 |
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