Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
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.
Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
---|---|---|
August | $98,984 | -9 |
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 |