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Clay County residents pay $707,019 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2023

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clay County taxpayers paid $707,019 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $735,522.

The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 Clay County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$707,019-3.9%
2022$735,52214.1%
2021$644,37625.3%
2020$514,1888.8%
2019$472,814-7.7%
2018$512,027-

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