Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid just under $35.3 million in sales taxes during 2023.
The county also ranked 10th in the Prairie State the year before, with just under $34.1 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Madison 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 Madison County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax | $13,106,938 | 4% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $11,090,893 | 2.4% |
| County Flood Protection Tax | $8,807,364 | 2.4% |
| County Sales Tax | $2,286,417 | 13.3% |
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