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 $59,071.
Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $718,466 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $60,948 | 3.2 |
| August | $59,071 | -8.8 |
| July | $64,773 | 3.4 |
| June | $62,652 | 7.7 |
| May | $58,162 | -3.6 |
| April | $60,328 | 18.1 |
| March | $51,071 | -13.3 |
| February | $58,907 | -6.8 |
| January | $63,223 | 0.9 |
| December 2023 | $62,678 | -3.2 |
| November 2023 | $64,725 | 24.6 |
| October 2023 | $51,928 | -10.4 |
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