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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

$59,716 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in March for Clay County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clay County taxpayers paid $59,716 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $58,026.

Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $730,107 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax.

The Special County Retailers Occupation 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.

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Clay County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$59,7162.9%
February$58,026-13.9%
January$67,41316.1%
December 2024$58,080-9.7%
November 2024$64,29413.5%
October 2024$56,644-7.1%
September 2024$60,9483.2%
August 2024$59,071-8.8%
July 2024$64,7733.4%
June 2024$62,6527.7%
May 2024$58,162-3.6%
April 2024$60,32818.1%
March 2024$51,071-

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