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 Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection stood at $434,443.
The Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee 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 | $437,914 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $434,443 | -13% |
| 2021 | $499,256 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $487,697 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | $469,550 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | $485,712 | - |
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