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$2.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in March for St. Clair County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $2.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection stood at $2.3 million.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $29.5 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax.

The Metro-East Transit District Sales 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.

Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax Collected in St. Clair County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$2,233,240-1.4
February$2,265,460-22.5
January$2,923,62017.2
December 2023$2,495,0101.8
November 2023$2,449,9900.1
October 2023$2,448,210-0.1
September 2023$2,449,7601.8
August 2023$2,406,530-4.2
July 2023$2,512,7602.1
June 2023$2,462,0903.9
May 2023$2,370,340-3.3
April 2023$2,451,57016.4

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