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St. Clair County residents pay $7.5 million in County Flood Protection Tax in 2022

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $7.5 million in County Flood Protection Tax in 2022, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous year, where County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $6.9 million.

The County Flood Protection 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.

County Flood Protection Tax Collected in St. Clair County Over Last 4 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2022$7,476,8309.1
2021$6,851,34032.6
2020$5,168,2422.4
2019$5,047,572-9.3

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