Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, Jefferson County residents paid $547,795 in sales taxes during May.
Jefferson County ranked 31st in the Prairie State the month before, with $569,333 spent in sales taxes.
The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Jefferson County residents in May.
As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% 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.
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $279,521 | -5.4 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $167,675 | -4.1 |
| County Sales Tax | $100,599 | 1.6 |
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