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St. Clair County taxpayers give $2.5 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $2.5 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection stood at $2.5 million.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $28.8 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.

Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax Collected in St. Clair County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$2,512,7602.1
June$2,462,0903.9
May$2,370,340-3.3
April$2,451,57016.4
March$2,106,080-2.6
February$2,161,420-23.4
January$2,821,20017.1
December 2022$2,408,9400.6
November 2022$2,394,790-1.9
October 2022$2,439,9403.9
September 2022$2,348,4902.6
August 2022$2,288,000-9.8

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