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 Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection stood at $2.5 million.
Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $30 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,433,680 | -3.3 |
| September 2024 | $2,517,800 | 0 |
| August 2024 | $2,517,860 | 1.1 |
| July 2024 | $2,490,170 | -3.5 |
| June 2024 | $2,581,090 | 4.9 |
| May 2024 | $2,459,400 | -5.3 |
| April 2024 | $2,597,580 | 16.3 |
| March 2024 | $2,233,240 | -1.4 |
| February 2024 | $2,265,460 | -22.5 |
| January 2024 | $2,923,620 | 17.2 |
| December 2023 | $2,495,010 | 1.8 |
| November 2023 | $2,449,990 | 0.1 |
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