Metro East Sun

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $197,434 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $185,226.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.1 million in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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	$197,434	6.6
December 2022	$185,226	-2
November 2022	$189,097	2.7
October 2022	$184,082	6.5
September 2022	$172,896	6.8
August 2022	$161,897	-14.1
July 2022	$188,559	1.1
June 2022	$186,499	4.3
May 2022	$178,797	-0.6
April 2022	$179,965	32.9
March 2022	$135,440	-15.7
February 2022	$160,672	-19