Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection stood at $2.4 million.
Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $29 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| September | $2,449,760 | 1.8 |
| August | $2,406,530 | -4.2 |
| July | $2,512,760 | 2.1 |
| June | $2,462,090 | 3.9 |
| May | $2,370,340 | -3.3 |
| April | $2,451,570 | 16.4 |
| March | $2,106,080 | -2.6 |
| February | $2,161,420 | -23.4 |
| January | $2,821,200 | 17.1 |
| December 2022 | $2,408,940 | 0.6 |
| November 2022 | $2,394,790 | -1.9 |
| October 2022 | $2,439,940 | 3.9 |
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