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St. Clair County residents pay $34,015 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $34,015 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection stood at $35,132.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $451,939 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.

A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.

Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax Collected in St. Clair County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$34,015-3.2%
January$35,132-2.1%
December 2024$35,876-2.3%
November 2024$36,71610.4%
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-

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