Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid approximately $3.3 million in sales taxes during March.
The county also ranked 10th in the Prairie State the month before, with approximately $3.2 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Madison County residents in March 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.
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.
| Type of Tax | Total Amount Collected | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax | $1,250,518 | 5.6% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $1,013,724 | 3.8% |
| County Flood Protection Tax | $799,789 | 2.4% |
| County Sales Tax | $261,933 | -1.4% |
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