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St. Clair County residents pay $33,265 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in October 2024

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $33,265 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection stood at $40,250.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $437,813 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
October 2024$33,265-17.4
September 2024$40,2505.1
August 2024$38,2866.9
July 2024$35,811-9
June 2024$39,3353.7
May 2024$37,948-14.5
April 2024$44,3808.4
March 2024$40,92534.9
February 2024$30,345-5.6
January 2024$32,1481.1
December 2023$31,796-4.6
November 2023$33,324-9.9

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