Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $69,471.
Over the past 12 months, Clinton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $952,269 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%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $71,900 | 3.5 |
| August | $69,471 | -12.9 |
| July | $79,766 | -9.3 |
| June | $87,988 | 8.7 |
| May | $80,955 | 1.4 |
| April | $79,817 | 25.4 |
| March | $63,653 | -23 |
| February | $82,625 | 5.7 |
| January | $78,164 | -6.5 |
| December 2022 | $83,600 | -12.9 |
| November 2022 | $95,954 | 22.4 |
| October 2022 | $78,376 | 13.7 |
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