Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $44,510.
Over the past 12 months, Jersey County's residents have collectively paid a total of $603,382 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| March | $43,321 | -2.7 |
| February | $44,510 | -18.4 |
| January | $54,546 | 10 |
| December 2022 | $49,573 | -7.4 |
| November 2022 | $53,541 | -0.7 |
| October 2022 | $53,944 | 10.9 |
| September 2022 | $48,652 | -0.6 |
| August 2022 | $48,936 | -7 |
| July 2022 | $52,608 | -2.5 |
| June 2022 | $53,967 | 7.9 |
| May 2022 | $50,004 | 0.4 |
| April 2022 | $49,780 | 30.5 |
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