Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County Flood Protection Tax collection stood just over $8.6 million.
The County Flood Protection Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions' use.
As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,807,364 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $8,601,454 | 9% |
| 2021 | $7,892,738 | 23.5% |
| 2020 | $6,391,998 | 13.2% |
| 2019 | $5,645,384 | -9.2% |
| 2018 | $6,217,562 | - |
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