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Pulaski County residents pay $10,977 in County Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Pulaski County taxpayers paid $10,977 in County Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $16,551.

Over the past 12 months, Pulaski County's residents have collectively paid a total of $132,514 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%.

A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.

County Sales Tax Collected in Pulaski County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$10,977-33.7%
January$16,551-8.1%
December 2024$18,01831.7%
November 2024$13,68270.4%
October 2024$8,030-30.4%
September 2024$11,54052.7%
August 2024$7,55724.4%
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$11,0035.1%
February 2024$10,474-

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