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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Jackson County residents pay $155,648 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jackson County taxpayers paid $155,648 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $162,634.

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
May$155,648-4.3
April$162,63417.8
March$138,0092.8
February$134,262-23.9
January$176,49314.5
December 2023$154,1784.8
November 2023$147,153-5
October 2023$154,8311.2
September 2023$152,9448.7
August 2023$140,665-7.9
July 2023$152,7340.7
June 2023$151,7455.1

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