Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $44,791.
Over the past 12 months, Jersey County's residents have collectively paid a total of $447,724 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $45,186 | 0.9% |
| April | $44,791 | 16.2% |
| March | $38,530 | -0.9% |
| February | $38,871 | -14.1% |
| January | $45,227 | 18.1% |
| December 2024 | $38,295 | -5.1% |
| November 2024 | $40,363 | 20.7% |
| October 2024 | $33,446 | 4.5% |
| September 2024 | $32,010 | 16% |
| August 2024 | $27,598 | -7.1% |
| July 2024 | $29,716 | -11.8% |
| June 2024 | $33,691 | 16.6% |
| May 2024 | $28,895 | - |
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