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Madison County taxpayers give $780,846 in County Flood Protection Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Madison County taxpayers paid $780,846 in County Flood Protection Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $961,383.

Over the past 12 months, Madison County's residents have collectively paid a total of $9.4 million in County Flood Protection Tax.

The County Flood Protection 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.

County Flood Protection Tax Collected in Madison County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$780,846-18.8%
January$961,38323%
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-

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