Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County taxpayers paid $4.9 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $6.4 million.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $66.9 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax.

The County Share of RTA Sales 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	$4,921,880	-22.7
January	$6,364,280	13.7
December 2022	$5,595,480	-0.2
November 2022	$5,605,790	-2.1
October 2022	$5,727,330	-1.8
September 2022	$5,831,550	8.1
August 2022	$5,395,640	-10.1
July 2022	$5,999,020	3.7
June 2022	$5,782,930	5.3
May 2022	$5,493,550	-3.8
April 2022	$5,712,020	27.1
March 2022	$4,494,150	-4.3