Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when County Flood Protection Tax collection stood at $854,615.
The County Flood Protection Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions' use.
As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $897,695 | 5% |
| 2022 | $854,615 | 11.5% |
| 2021 | $766,577 | 32.2% |
| 2020 | $579,884 | 7.9% |
| 2019 | $537,289 | -9.4% |
| 2018 | $593,200 | - |
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