Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $666,820.
Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.6 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $648,293 | -2.8 |
| June | $666,820 | 6.1 |
| May | $628,628 | -5.2 |
| April | $662,878 | 17.3 |
| March | $565,013 | 1.7 |
| February | $555,425 | -27.9 |
| January | $770,653 | 20.5 |
| December 2023 | $639,334 | 3.7 |
| November 2023 | $616,420 | -1.5 |
| October 2023 | $626,110 | 0.4 |
| September 2023 | $623,423 | 1.7 |
| August 2023 | $613,115 | -5.8 |
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