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$162,533 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in January for Clark County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clark County taxpayers paid $162,533 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $136,404.

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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Clark County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$162,53319.2
December 2024$136,404-7.9
November 2024$148,0266.4
October 2024$139,128-3.4
September 2024$143,957-3
August 2024$148,4393.2
July 2024$143,807-5.6
June 2024$152,3308.4
May 2024$140,576-4.4
April 2024$147,00122.5
March 2024$120,041-6.7
February 2024$128,707-13.5

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