Metro East Sun

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $434,443 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in 2022, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous year, where Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection stood at $499,256.

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.

Year	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Year
2022	$434,443	-13
2021	$499,256	2.4
2020	$487,697	3.9
2019	$469,550	-3.3