Jefferson County taxpayers paid $108,762 in County Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $99,575.
Over the past 12 months, Jefferson County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.2 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $108,762 | 9.2 |
| June | $99,575 | -1 |
| May | $100,599 | 1.6 |
| April | $99,013 | 0.4 |
| March | $98,624 | 11.4 |
| February | $88,570 | -7.6 |
| January | $95,871 | -7.9 |
| December 2023 | $104,101 | -1.3 |
| November 2023 | $105,463 | 7.7 |
| October 2023 | $97,951 | -4.7 |
| September 2023 | $102,822 | -3.6 |
| August 2023 | $106,614 | 1.1 |
