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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Clay County taxpayers give $64,773 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clay County taxpayers paid $64,773 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $62,652.

Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $712,798 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 Clay County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$64,7733.4
June$62,6527.7
May$58,162-3.6
April$60,32818.1
March$51,071-13.3
February$58,907-6.8
January$63,2230.9
December 2023$62,678-3.2
November 2023$64,72524.6
October 2023$51,928-10.4
September 2023$57,9522.8
August 2023$56,399-6.2

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