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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

$43,778 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Jersey County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jersey County taxpayers paid $43,778 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $47,059.

Over the past 12 months, Jersey County's residents have collectively paid a total of $614,550 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
March$43,778-7
February$47,059-15.5
January$55,66911.5
December 2023$49,918-5.8
November 2023$53,0174
October 2023$50,9621.1
September 2023$50,412-4.8
August 2023$52,9731.4
July 2023$52,234-7.1
June 2023$56,22410.7
May 2023$50,792-1.4
April 2023$51,51218.9

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