Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $67,867.
Over the past 12 months, Jackson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $845,652 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 | $72,978 | 7.5 |
| July | $67,867 | -0.6 |
| June | $68,246 | 12.6 |
| May | $60,611 | -18.4 |
| April | $74,323 | 20.2 |
| March | $61,808 | -39.4 |
| February | $101,993 | 42.4 |
| January | $71,641 | 6.2 |
| December 2023 | $67,448 | 8.4 |
| November 2023 | $62,203 | -10.8 |
| October 2023 | $69,731 | 4.4 |
| September 2023 | $66,803 | 14 |
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