Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $6,488.
Over the past 12 months, Pulaski County's residents have collectively paid a total of $83,727 in Countywide Sales Tax.
The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $6,733 | 3.8 |
| July | $6,488 | 6.9 |
| June | $6,070 | 6.8 |
| May | $5,685 | -27.9 |
| April | $7,883 | 61.6 |
| March | $4,878 | -18.7 |
| February | $5,997 | -55.5 |
| January | $13,477 | 115.5 |
| December 2022 | $6,255 | -14.5 |
| November 2022 | $7,316 | 12.8 |
| October 2022 | $6,486 | 0.4 |
| September 2022 | $6,459 | 21 |
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