Metro East Sun

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $0 in Business District Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks an increase over the month before when no taxes were collected.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $0 in Business District Tax.

The Business District 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	$0	-
December 2022	$0	-
November 2022	$0	-
October 2022	$0	-
September 2022	$0	-
August 2022	$0	-
July 2022	$0	-
June 2022	$0	-
May 2022	$0	-
April 2022	$0	-
March 2022	$0	-
February 2022	$0	-