Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $87,855.
Over the past 12 months, Monroe County's residents have collectively paid a total of $864,562 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 |
---|---|---|
February | $64,447 | -26.6 |
January | $87,855 | 17.3 |
December 2022 | $74,890 | 0.5 |
November 2022 | $74,543 | 3.5 |
October 2022 | $72,054 | 5.1 |
September 2022 | $68,546 | -5.2 |
August 2022 | $72,314 | -2.2 |
July 2022 | $73,977 | -2.9 |
June 2022 | $76,217 | 6.7 |
May 2022 | $71,442 | -0.5 |
April 2022 | $71,820 | 27.2 |
March 2022 | $56,457 | -7.9 |