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Jersey County taxpayers give $44,510 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jersey County taxpayers paid $44,510 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $54,546.

Over the past 12 months, Jersey County's residents have collectively paid a total of $598,195 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 Jersey County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$44,510-18.4
January$54,54610
December 2022$49,573-7.4
November 2022$53,541-0.7
October 2022$53,94410.9
September 2022$48,652-0.6
August 2022$48,936-7
July 2022$52,608-2.5
June 2022$53,9677.9
May 2022$50,0040.4
April 2022$49,78030.5
March 2022$38,134-10.6

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