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Jackson County residents pay $132,132 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jackson County taxpayers paid $132,132 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $170,130.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Jackson County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$132,132-22.3
January$170,13016
December 2022$146,665-1.2
November 2022$148,375-1.2
October 2022$150,2082.6
September 2022$146,3731.2
August 2022$144,581-9
July 2022$158,8703.4
June 2022$153,606-4.5
May 2022$160,8844.5
April 2022$154,01128.6
March 2022$119,796-3.7

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