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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Jackson County collects $152,505 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jackson County taxpayers paid $152,505 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $159,440.

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
October 2024$152,505-4.3
September 2024$159,4407.2
August 2024$148,7660.2
July 2024$148,465-5.1
June 2024$156,4640.5
May 2024$155,648-4.3
April 2024$162,63417.8
March 2024$138,0092.8
February 2024$134,262-23.9
January 2024$176,49314.5
December 2023$154,1784.8
November 2023$147,153-5

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