Pulaski County taxpayers paid $8,030 in County Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $11,540.
Over the past 12 months, Pulaski County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $117,930 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 | $8,030 | -30.4 |
| September 2024 | $11,540 | 52.7 |
| August 2024 | $7,557 | 24.4 |
| July 2024 | $6,077 | -23.4 |
| June 2024 | $7,938 | -24.2 |
| May 2024 | $10,478 | -1.7 |
| April 2024 | $10,663 | -3.1 |
| March 2024 | $11,003 | 5.1 |
| February 2024 | $10,474 | -2.4 |
| January 2024 | $10,730 | -6.1 |
| December 2023 | $11,421 | -5 |
| November 2023 | $12,019 | -30.1 |
