Metro East Sun

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $33,031 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection stood at $33,535.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $434,728 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax.

The Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee 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	$33,031	-1.5
December 2022	$33,535	-4.7
November 2022	$35,192	-10.1
October 2022	$39,166	-0.2
September 2022	$39,238	13.6
August 2022	$34,539	-9.1
July 2022	$38,014	3.3
June 2022	$36,783	3.8
May 2022	$35,443	-24.4
April 2022	$46,903	38.7
March 2022	$33,818	16.3
February 2022	$29,066	-11.2