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$781,685 in County Flood Protection Tax collected in December 2024 for Madison County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Madison County taxpayers paid $781,685 in County Flood Protection Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $848,721.

Over the past 12 months, Madison County's residents have collectively paid a total of $9.2 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 Madison County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$781,685-7.9
November 2024$848,72110.2
October 2024$769,892-0.1
September 2024$770,674-1.8
August 2024$784,72210.7
July 2024$708,891-9.5
June 2024$783,6533.2
May 2024$759,392-2.6
April 2024$779,35818.1
March 2024$660,088-4.4
February 2024$690,720-18.5
January 2024$847,87112.4

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