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Jefferson County taxpayers give $98,984 in County Sales Tax in August

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jefferson County taxpayers paid $98,984 in County Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $108,762.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Jefferson County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$98,984-9
July$108,7629.2
June$99,575-1
May$100,5991.6
April$99,0130.4
March$98,62411.4
February$88,570-7.6
January$95,871-7.9
December 2023$104,101-1.3
November 2023$105,4637.7
October 2023$97,951-4.7
September 2023$102,822-3.6

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