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Pulaski County taxpayers give $6,062 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Pulaski County taxpayers paid $6,062 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $7,001.

Over the past 12 months, Pulaski County's residents have collectively paid a total of $79,221 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Pulaski County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October 2024$6,062-13.4
September 2024$7,00122.9
August 2024$5,6988.1
July 2024$5,273-11.7
June 2024$5,972-11.5
May 2024$6,746-6.7
April 2024$7,2311.4
March 2024$7,1288
February 2024$6,601-12.4
January 2024$7,53612.1
December 2023$6,724-7.2
November 2023$7,249-18.9

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