Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $20,620.
Over the past 12 months, Jasper County's residents have collectively paid a total of $248,175 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.
Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
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July | $20,160 | -2.2 |
June | $20,620 | 5.9 |
May | $19,463 | -8.2 |
April | $21,199 | 6.5 |
March | $19,909 | 9.6 |
February | $18,157 | -25.9 |
January | $24,488 | 25.2 |
December 2023 | $19,566 | -5.5 |
November 2023 | $20,709 | -12.2 |
October 2023 | $23,586 | 10.9 |
September 2023 | $21,259 | 11.5 |
August 2023 | $19,059 | -19.3 |