Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, Madison County residents paid $34.1 million in sales taxes during 2022.
Madison County also ranked 10th in the Prairie State the year before, with $31.9 million spent in sales taxes.
The Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Madison County residents in 2022.
Illinois is currently the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 39.83% higher than 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.
Sales Taxes Collected in Madison County in 2022
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax | $12,600,920 | 5.3 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $10,830,428 | 6.4 |
| County Flood Protection Tax | $8,601,454 | 9 |
| County Sales Tax | $2,017,619 | 9.9 |
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