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Just over $1.1 million in County Flood Protection Tax collected in May for Madison County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Madison County taxpayers paid just over $1.1 million in County Flood Protection Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at approximately $1.1 million.

Over the past 12 months, Madison County's residents have collectively paid a total of $10.2 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
May$1,140,1407.8%
April$1,058,08032.3%
March$799,7892.4%
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-

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