St. Clair County taxpayers paid $792,734 in County Flood Protection Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $653,204.
Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $7.8 million in County Flood Protection Tax.
The County Flood Protection Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $792,734 | 21.4 |
| December 2024 | $653,204 | -11 |
| November 2024 | $733,718 | 13.4 |
| October 2024 | $646,854 | 1.1 |
| September 2024 | $639,524 | -1.2 |
| August 2024 | $647,260 | -0.2 |
| July 2024 | $648,293 | -2.8 |
| June 2024 | $666,820 | 6.1 |
| May 2024 | $628,628 | -5.2 |
| April 2024 | $662,878 | 17.3 |
| March 2024 | $565,013 | 1.7 |
| February 2024 | $555,425 | -27.9 |
