Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, Madison County residents paid $3 million in sales taxes during August.
Madison County also ranked 10th in the Prairie State the month before, with $3.3 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 August.
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.
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax | $1,110,292 | -5.7 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $932,652 | -9.1 |
| County Flood Protection Tax | $735,008 | -9.4 |
| County Sales Tax | $194,391 | -20.8 |
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