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$44,791 in County Sales Tax collected in April 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 $44,791 in County Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $38,530.

Over the past 12 months, Jersey County's residents have collectively paid a total of $431,433 in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Jersey County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
April$44,79116.2%
March$38,530-0.9%
February$38,871-14.1%
January$45,22718.1%
December 2024$38,295-5.1%
November 2024$40,36320.7%
October 2024$33,4464.5%
September 2024$32,01016%
August 2024$27,598-7.1%
July 2024$29,716-11.8%
June 2024$33,69116.6%
May 2024$28,895-12.7%
April 2024$33,117-

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