Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection stood at $35,175.
Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $443,686 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $38,629 | 9.8 |
| August | $35,175 | -8.9 |
| July | $38,591 | 6.8 |
| June | $36,119 | 0.1 |
| May | $36,097 | -16.3 |
| April | $43,101 | 8.3 |
| March | $39,782 | 12.8 |
| February | $35,268 | 6.8 |
| January | $33,031 | -1.5 |
| December 2022 | $33,535 | -4.7 |
| November 2022 | $35,192 | -10.1 |
| October 2022 | $39,166 | -0.2 |
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