Quantcast

Metro East Sun

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

St. Clair County collects $38,286 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in August

Webp david harris 3

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $38,286 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection stood at $35,811.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $439,929 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax.

The Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee 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 Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax Collected in St. Clair County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$38,2866.9
July$35,811-9
June$39,3353.7
May$37,948-14.5
April$44,3808.4
March$40,92534.9
February$30,345-5.6
January$32,1481.1
December 2023$31,796-4.6
November 2023$33,324-9.9
October 2023$37,002-4.2
September 2023$38,6299.8

MORE NEWS