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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Clark County collects $189,099 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clark County taxpayers paid $189,099 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at $168,491.

Over the past 12 months, Clark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.8 million 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 Clark County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$189,09912.2%
May$168,491-5.2%
April$177,82225.4%
March$141,858-2.7%
February$145,846-10.3%
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$152,330-

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