Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $19,864.
Over the past 12 months, Clay County's residents have collectively paid a total of $221,744 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| August | $19,951 | 0.4% |
| July | $19,864 | -23.1% |
| June | $25,840 | 85.1% |
| May | $13,963 | -22.6% |
| April | $18,038 | -4.7% |
| March | $18,921 | -10.5% |
| February | $21,133 | 0.6% |
| January | $21,001 | 47.1% |
| December 2024 | $14,274 | -14.5% |
| November 2024 | $16,700 | 6.8% |
| October 2024 | $15,644 | -4.7% |
| September 2024 | $16,415 | 18.2% |
| August 2024 | $13,888 | - |
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