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Jasper County taxpayers give $22,891 in County Sales Tax in July

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Jasper County taxpayers paid $22,891 in County Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $22,819.

Over the past 12 months, Jasper County's residents have collectively paid a total of $276,194 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
July$22,8910.3
June$22,81913.7
May$20,075-16.6
April$24,06722.7
March$19,619-7.6
February$21,224-33.2
January$31,76940.9
December 2023$22,550-8.7
November 2023$24,703-1.8
October 2023$25,16728.7
September 2023$19,553-10.1
August 2023$21,7570.2

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