South Central Reporter

Clinton County taxpayers paid $141,268 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $129,992.

Over the past 12 months, Clinton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.

Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above the national average.

Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$141,268	8.7
December 2022	$129,992	-3.5
November 2022	$134,716	2.2
October 2022	$131,771	4.7
September 2022	$125,857	-1.7
August 2022	$128,016	-7.3
July 2022	$138,145	0.9
June 2022	$136,930	6.5
May 2022	$128,581	0.2
April 2022	$128,268	30.8
March 2022	$98,089	-9.8
February 2022	$108,711	-20.6