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Mount Vernon responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

Mount Vernon residents paid just under $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in May.

By N. A. Gray | Jul 11, 2025

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Jefferson County: 29.5% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 15th in Illinois

In 2022, government transfers made up 29.5% of income in Jefferson County—ranking it 15th most dependent among Illinois counties.

By North Egypt News | Jul 10, 2025

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Jefferson County residents pay $137,245 in County Sales Tax in May

By N. A. Gray | Jul 7, 2025

In May, Jefferson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$61,189 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Franklin County

By N. A. Gray | Jul 6, 2025

In May, Franklin County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$196,438 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Jefferson County

By N. A. Gray | Jul 5, 2025

In May, Jefferson County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Franklin County residents pay $319,911 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By N. A. Gray | Jul 4, 2025

In May, Franklin County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jefferson County taxpayers give $327,776 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By N. A. Gray | Jul 3, 2025

In May, Jefferson County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Franklin County collects $321,638 in County School Facility Tax in May

By N. A. Gray | Jul 2, 2025

In May, Franklin County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Franklin County collects $94,531 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By N. A. Gray | Jul 1, 2025

In May, Franklin County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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FOIA request sent to Franklin County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By North Egypt News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Franklin County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Jefferson County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By North Egypt News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Jefferson County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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Franklin County collects $329,269 in County School Facility Tax in April

By North Egypt News | Jun 6, 2025

In April, Franklin County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jefferson County taxpayers give $330,050 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By North Egypt News | Jun 3, 2025

In April, Jefferson County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Franklin County responsible for 27th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By North Egypt News | May 29, 2025

Franklin County residents paid approximately $7.7 million in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Mount Vernon responsible for 39th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By North Egypt News | May 28, 2025

Mount Vernon residents paid approximately $22.2 million in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Jefferson County residents paid 32nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

By North Egypt News | May 28, 2025

Jefferson County residents paid just over $6.6 million in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Jefferson County: Residents received $156.72 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By North Egypt News | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.1% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $4,305 per capita to residents.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry were approved in North Egypt News publication area during 2024?

By North Egypt News | May 26, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Manufacturing industry located across North Egypt News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Approximately $1.2 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Jefferson County

By North Egypt News | May 25, 2025

In 2024, Jefferson County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Franklin County residents pay approximately $3.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By North Egypt News | May 24, 2025

In 2024, Franklin County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.