Pope County taxpayers paid $19,665 in County Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $15,187.
Over the past 12 months, Pope County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $218,147 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $19,665 | 29.5 |
| September 2024 | $15,187 | 3.3 |
| August 2024 | $14,704 | -38.7 |
| July 2024 | $23,979 | 429.1 |
| June 2024 | $4,532 | -76.2 |
| May 2024 | $19,064 | -9.5 |
| April 2024 | $21,054 | 7.4 |
| March 2024 | $19,608 | 23.1 |
| February 2024 | $15,926 | -42 |
| January 2024 | $27,473 | 47.2 |
| December 2023 | $18,667 | 2.1 |
| November 2023 | $18,288 | -5.7 |
