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Pulaski County collects $9,679 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Pulaski County taxpayers paid $9,679 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $8,493.

Over the past 12 months, Pulaski County's residents have collectively paid a total of $89,376 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Pulaski County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$9,67914%
February$8,493-3.1%
January$8,766-2.3%
December 2024$8,971-5.4%
November 2024$9,48456.5%
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$7,128-

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