Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $6,077.
Over the past 12 months, Pulaski County's residents have collectively paid a total of $124,961 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $7,557 | 24.4 |
| July | $6,077 | -23.4 |
| June | $7,938 | -24.2 |
| May | $10,478 | -1.7 |
| April | $10,663 | -3.1 |
| March | $11,003 | 5.1 |
| February | $10,474 | -2.4 |
| January | $10,730 | -6.1 |
| December 2023 | $11,421 | -5 |
| November 2023 | $12,019 | -30.1 |
| October 2023 | $17,185 | 82.5 |
| September 2023 | $9,416 | -22.4 |
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