Metro East Sun

Madison County taxpayers paid $1.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection stood at $1.1 million.

Over the past 12 months, Madison County's residents have collectively paid a total of $12.6 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax.

The Metro-East Transit District Sales 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	$1,154,530	9.9
December 2022	$1,050,900	-1.3
November 2022	$1,064,760	0.6
October 2022	$1,058,280	-2.4
September 2022	$1,084,280	4.9
August 2022	$1,034,070	-8.2
July 2022	$1,126,930	1.7
June 2022	$1,108,530	-0.6
May 2022	$1,115,130	3.9
April 2022	$1,072,780	29
March 2022	$831,640	-12
February 2022	$945,552	-14.7