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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Jackson County collects just under $1.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jackson County taxpayers paid just under $1.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just under $1.8 million.

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

A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Jackson County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$1,852,7184%
2023$1,781,3430.2%
2022$1,777,3672.3%
2021$1,737,89320.9%
2020$1,437,0552.6%
2019$1,400,782-10.2%
2018$1,559,292-

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