Quantcast

East Central Reporter

Monday, October 6, 2025

$40,861 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Clay County

Webp cory staley 1

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Clay County taxpayers paid $40,861 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $45,523.

Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $432,512 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 Clay County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$40,861-10.2%
June$45,52311.5%
May$40,8154.2%
April$39,17621.3%
March$32,3061.9%
February$31,711-13.3%
January$36,57412.5%
December 2024$32,496-8.1%
November 2024$35,35613.2%
October 2024$31,227-8.8%
September 2024$34,2386.2%
August 2024$32,229-7.6%
July 2024$34,876-

MORE NEWS