Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $16,700.
Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $177,787 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $14,274 | -14.5 |
| November 2024 | $16,700 | 6.8 |
| October 2024 | $15,644 | -4.7 |
| September 2024 | $16,415 | 18.2 |
| August 2024 | $13,889 | -3.3 |
| July 2024 | $14,360 | -4 |
| June 2024 | $14,957 | -6.1 |
| May 2024 | $15,923 | 12.7 |
| April 2024 | $14,133 | 27.5 |
| March 2024 | $11,087 | -20.1 |
| February 2024 | $13,871 | -16.1 |
| January 2024 | $16,534 | 9.3 |
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