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Clark County collects $40,897 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clark County taxpayers paid $40,897 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $43,510.

Over the past 12 months, Clark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $513,578 in Countywide Sales Tax.

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 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$40,897-6%
February$43,510-9.1%
January$47,84413.1%
December 2024$42,316-1.3%
November 2024$42,8622%
October 2024$42,036-1.9%
September 2024$42,852-2.3%
August 2024$43,8408.4%
July 2024$40,453-6.1%
June 2024$43,0713.9%
May 2024$41,464-2.3%
April 2024$42,43316.3%
March 2024$36,499-

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