Metro East Sun

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $9.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous year, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $9 million.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments 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.

Year	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Year
2022	$9,531,130	6.3
2021	$8,966,042	28.7
2020	$6,964,034	5.3
2019	$6,614,676	-8.1