Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, St. Clair County residents paid $4.2 million in sales taxes during August.
St. Clair County also ranked seventh in the Prairie State the month before, with $4.2 million spent in sales taxes.
The Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by St. Clair County residents in August.
As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 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 | $2,517,857 | 1.1 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $802,196 | 2.8 |
| County Flood Protection Tax | $647,260 | -0.2 |
| County Sales Tax | $214,529 | -0.8 |
| Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax | $38,286 | 6.9 |
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