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Madison County responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Madison County taxpayers paid the eighth largest sum in sales taxes in June, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid approximately $4.4 million in sales taxes during June.

The county ranked ninth in the Prairie State the month before, with approximately $4.4 million spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Madison County residents in June 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.

June Madison County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax [35.6%]Countywide Sales Tax [30.8%]County Flood Protection Tax [25.8%]County Sales Tax [7.8%]

June Sales Tax Revenues by Type in Madison County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax$1,554,760-0.8%
Countywide Sales Tax$1,347,247-2.7%
County Flood Protection Tax$1,126,841-1.2%
County Sales Tax$341,067-0.6%

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