Taxpayers in Jefferson County paid $5.6 million in 2021.
Jefferson County was ranked 32nd the year before.
Of all the taxes Jefferson County residents paid for, Special County Retailers Occupation Tax was the most contributed to tax.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent higher than 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.
Sales Taxes Collected in Jefferson County in 2021
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $2,900,962 | 31.4 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $1,755,520 | 30.6 |
| County Sales Tax | $989,721 | 53 |
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