Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $64,294.
Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $718,153 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $58,080 | -9.7 |
| November 2024 | $64,294 | 13.5 |
| October 2024 | $56,644 | -7.1 |
| September 2024 | $60,948 | 3.2 |
| August 2024 | $59,071 | -8.8 |
| July 2024 | $64,773 | 3.4 |
| June 2024 | $62,652 | 7.7 |
| May 2024 | $58,162 | -3.6 |
| April 2024 | $60,328 | 18.1 |
| March 2024 | $51,071 | -13.3 |
| February 2024 | $58,907 | -6.8 |
| January 2024 | $63,223 | 0.9 |
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