Monroe County taxpayers paid $80,098 in County Flood Protection Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $82,045.
Over the past 12 months, Monroe County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $938,538 in County Flood Protection Tax.
The County Flood Protection Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions use.
Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $80,098 | -2.4 |
| November 2024 | $82,045 | 9.5 |
| October 2024 | $74,927 | -2.3 |
| September 2024 | $76,714 | -4.9 |
| August 2024 | $80,658 | 3.1 |
| July 2024 | $78,261 | -2.6 |
| June 2024 | $80,358 | 5.8 |
| May 2024 | $75,939 | -0.4 |
| April 2024 | $76,279 | 14.2 |
| March 2024 | $66,818 | -7.7 |
| February 2024 | $72,371 | -23.1 |
| January 2024 | $94,070 | 21.1 |
