Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County taxpayers paid $170,130 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $146,665.

Over the past 12 months, Jackson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.

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
January	$170,130	16
December 2022	$146,665	-1.2
November 2022	$148,375	-1.2
October 2022	$150,208	2.6
September 2022	$146,373	1.2
August 2022	$144,581	-9
July 2022	$158,870	3.4
June 2022	$153,606	-4.5
May 2022	$160,884	4.5
April 2022	$154,011	28.6
March 2022	$119,796	-3.7
February 2022	$124,365	-26.7