Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $143,807.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| August | $148,439 | 3.2 |
| July | $143,807 | -5.6 |
| June | $152,330 | 8.4 |
| May | $140,576 | -4.4 |
| April | $147,001 | 22.5 |
| March | $120,041 | -6.7 |
| February | $128,707 | -13.5 |
| January | $148,709 | 5.6 |
| December 2023 | $140,781 | -2.3 |
| November 2023 | $144,050 | -6.5 |
| October 2023 | $154,062 | 0.3 |
| September 2023 | $153,628 | 6.3 |
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