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Monday, November 25, 2024

DuPage County residents pay $5.6 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in August

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DuPage County taxpayers paid $5.6 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in August, 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 $6.3 million.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $67.5 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.

County Share of RTA Sales Tax Collected in DuPage County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$5,572,700-11.3
July$6,284,7805.9
June$5,934,85010.8
May$5,355,780-4.5
April$5,608,05018.8
March$4,720,170-4.1
February$4,921,880-22.7
January$6,364,28013.7
December 2022$5,595,480-0.2
November 2022$5,605,790-2.1
October 2022$5,727,330-1.8
September 2022$5,831,5508.1

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