This is an increase over the month before when $52,131 was collected.
Taxpayers in Jersey County have paid $595,761 in Countywide Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Countywide Sales Tax is collected for county governments use.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent higher than 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 Jersey County in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| January | $53,706 | 3 |
| December 2021 | $52,131 | 6.9 |
| November 2021 | $48,759 | -1.2 |
| October 2021 | $49,342 | 4.2 |
| September 2021 | $47,371 | -4.8 |
| August 2021 | $49,784 | -2.1 |
| July 2021 | $50,831 | -5.6 |
| June 2021 | $53,818 | -2.3 |
| May 2021 | $55,075 | -3.5 |
| April 2021 | $57,075 | 52.6 |
| March 2021 | $37,406 | -7.6 |
| February 2021 | $40,463 | -8.5 |
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