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Jasper County taxpayers give $17,845 in County Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jasper County taxpayers paid $17,845 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $19,610.

Over the past 12 months, Jasper County's residents have collectively paid a total of $284,624 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%.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Jasper County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$17,845-9
February$19,610-57.9
January$46,614112.8
December 2022$21,908-18.5
November 2022$26,8665.7
October 2022$25,42055.2
September 2022$16,376-13.6
August 2022$18,954-13.3
July 2022$21,860-10.7
June 2022$24,4888.5
May 2022$22,5652
April 2022$22,11824.8

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