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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Clark County collects $143,807 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clark County taxpayers paid $143,807 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $152,330.

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
July$143,807-5.6
June$152,3308.4
May$140,576-4.4
April$147,00122.5
March$120,041-6.7
February$128,707-13.5
January$148,7095.6
December 2023$140,781-2.3
November 2023$144,050-6.5
October 2023$154,0620.3
September 2023$153,6286.3
August 2023$144,579-4.6

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