Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $93,120.
Over the past 12 months, Jasper County's residents have collectively paid a total of $958,090 in County School Facility Tax.
The County School Facility Tax is a local sales tax that funds school construction and repairs. The tax is typically imposed at a rate of up to 1%. Authorized in Illinois in 2007, it has since then been adopted by over 60 counties. The tax is often viewed as a way to support schools without raising property taxes.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| August | $89,327 | -4.1% |
| July | $93,120 | 2.8% |
| June | $90,617 | 7.5% |
| May | $84,281 | -16.2% |
| April | $100,583 | 43.3% |
| March | $70,177 | 7.9% |
| February | $65,010 | -23.4% |
| January | $84,860 | 35.1% |
| December 2024 | $62,805 | -20.8% |
| November 2024 | $79,282 | 10.8% |
| October 2024 | $71,536 | 7.6% |
| September 2024 | $66,492 | 4.8% |
| August 2024 | $63,431 | - |
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