Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $99,013.
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
July 2023 | $105,424 | -4 |
June 2023 | $109,862 | -0.1 |