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Clark County collects $496,692 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clark County taxpayers paid $496,692 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $491,016.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Clark County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$496,6921.2%
2023$491,016-0.9%
2022$495,56618%
2021$420,13429.4%
2020$324,6865%
2019$309,256-6.8%
2018$331,680-

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