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$0 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in January for St. Clair County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $0 in Municipal Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks an increase over the month before when no taxes were collected.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $0 in Municipal Sales Tax.

The Municipal Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for municipal governments 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.

Municipal Sales Tax Collected in St. Clair County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$0-
December 2024$0-
November 2024$0-
October 2024$0-
September 2024$0-
August 2024$0-
July 2024$0-
June 2024$0-
May 2024$0-
April 2024$0-
March 2024$0-
February 2024$0-

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