Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County taxpayers paid $67 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2022, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous year, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $60.5 million.

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.

Year	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Year
2022	$67,027,917	10.8
2021	$60,499,666	22.2
2020	$49,498,074	3.5
2019	$47,837,782	-6.8