Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid just over $48.9 million in sales taxes during 2023.
The county also ranked seventh in the Prairie State the year before, with approximately $48 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by St. Clair County residents in 2023 came from the Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax.
The Metro-East Transit District Sales 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.
2023 St. Clair County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax | $29,134,951 | 2.3% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $9,584,602 | 0.6% |
| County Flood Protection Tax | $7,494,720 | 0.2% |
| County Sales Tax | $2,277,787 | 7.4% |
| Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax | $437,914 | 0.8% |
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