Metro East Sun

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $756,355 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 $639,254.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.5 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	$756,355	18.3
December 2022	$639,254	3.3
November 2022	$618,991	-2.3
October 2022	$633,378	5.2
September 2022	$602,062	-1.5
August 2022	$611,281	-9.5
July 2022	$675,466	3.7
June 2022	$651,404	1.1
May 2022	$644,157	-1.3
April 2022	$652,499	32.6
March 2022	$491,970	-5.6
February 2022	$520,930	-29.2