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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

$34,876 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Clay County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clay County taxpayers paid $34,876 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $33,830.

Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $391,539 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
July$34,8763.1
June$33,8302.8
May$32,9060.6
April$32,72214.4
March$28,608-10.8
February$32,084-5.5
January$33,9390.4
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

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