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Clark County residents pay $22,109 in County Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clark County taxpayers paid $22,109 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $19,947.

Over the past 12 months, Clark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $273,281 in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Clark County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$22,10910.8
May$19,947-12.9
April$22,89324.6
March$18,3802.8
February$17,879-37
January$28,39025.7
December 2023$22,5855.7
November 2023$21,369-6.6
October 2023$22,888-16.8
September 2023$27,51710.1
August 2023$24,9902.7
July 2023$24,334-24.4

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