Taxpayers in St. Clair County paid $44.7 million in 2021.
St. Clair County was ranked seventh the year before.
Of all the taxes St. Clair County residents paid for, Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax was the most contributed to tax.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent higher than 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.
Sales Taxes Collected in St. Clair County in 2021
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax | $26,508,364 | 25.1 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $8,966,042 | 28.7 |
| County Flood Protection Tax | $6,851,340 | 32.6 |
| County Sales Tax | $1,878,967 | 51.6 |
| Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax | $499,256 | 2.4 |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
City of Centreville• Floraville• Village of Sauget• Village of Fayetteville• Rentchler• Scott Afb• Village of St. Libory• City of Belleville• Village of Lenzburg• Village of Cahokia• City of Fairview Heights• Village of Marissa• Village of Brooklyn• Village of Smithton• Village of East Carondelet• Paderborn• Village of Dupo• Village of Millstadt• Village of Summerfield• Village of New Athens• Darmstadt• City of East Saint Louis• City of Mascoutah• City of Lebanon• Village Of Caseyville• Village Of Washington Park• City of O'Fallon• Village Of Alorton• Village Of Shiloh• Village Of Freeburg
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