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St. Clair County collects $646,854 in County Flood Protection Tax in October 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $646,854 in County Flood Protection Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $639,524.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.7 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 St. Clair County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October 2024$646,8541.1
September 2024$639,524-1.2
August 2024$647,260-0.2
July 2024$648,293-2.8
June 2024$666,8206.1
May 2024$628,628-5.2
April 2024$662,87817.3
March 2024$565,0131.7
February 2024$555,425-27.9
January 2024$770,65320.5
December 2023$639,3343.7
November 2023$616,420-1.5

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