Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $65,529.
Over the past 12 months, Monroe County's residents have collectively paid a total of $873,331 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $71,517 | 9.1 |
| March | $65,529 | 1.7 |
| 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 |
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