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Madison County taxpayers give $721,493 in County Flood Protection Tax in October

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Madison County taxpayers paid $721,493 in County Flood Protection Tax in October, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $748,144.

Over the past 12 months, Madison County's residents have collectively paid a total of $8.8 million in County Flood Protection Tax.

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 Madison County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October$721,493-3.6
September$748,1441.8
August$735,008-9.4
July$811,3804.5
June$776,4886.3
May$730,1571.5
April$719,39015.7
March$621,629-4.4
February$649,982-19.1
January$803,7633.7
December 2022$774,7975.5
November 2022$734,6722.8

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