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Jasper County taxpayers give $25,046 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

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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 $25,046 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $29,214.

Over the past 12 months, Jasper County's residents have collectively paid a total of $268,593 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Jasper County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$25,046-14.3%
April$29,21432.9%
March$21,97813.3%
February$19,403-26.1%
January$26,26729.7%
December 2024$20,247-14.6%
November 2024$23,70210.7%
October 2024$21,414-1.9%
September 2024$21,82716.6%
August 2024$18,715-7.2%
July 2024$20,160-2.2%
June 2024$20,6205.9%
May 2024$19,463-

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