Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $20,251.
Over the past 12 months, Jasper County's residents have collectively paid a total of $282,543 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.
Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
---|---|---|
June | $21,011 | 3.8 |
May | $20,251 | -21.6 |
April | $25,828 | 44.7 |
March | $17,845 | -9 |
February | $19,610 | -57.9 |
January | $46,614 | 112.8 |
December 2022 | $21,908 | -18.5 |
November 2022 | $26,866 | 5.7 |
October 2022 | $25,420 | 55.2 |
September 2022 | $16,376 | -13.6 |
August 2022 | $18,954 | -13.3 |
July 2022 | $21,860 | -10.7 |