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 $1.1 million.
Over the past 12 months, Madison County's residents have collectively paid a total of $13 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 | $1,122,110 | 1.1 |
| August | $1,110,290 | -5.7 |
| July | $1,177,800 | 4.3 |
| June | $1,129,200 | 6.2 |
| May | $1,063,270 | -3.8 |
| April | $1,105,630 | 18.3 |
| March | $934,314 | -5.6 |
| February | $990,116 | -14.2 |
| January | $1,154,530 | 9.9 |
| December 2022 | $1,050,900 | -1.3 |
| November 2022 | $1,064,760 | 0.6 |
| October 2022 | $1,058,280 | -2.4 |
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