Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $6 million.
Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $67.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $5,687,960 | -6 |
| September | $6,049,090 | 8.5 |
| August | $5,572,700 | -11.3 |
| July | $6,284,780 | 5.9 |
| June | $5,934,850 | 10.8 |
| May | $5,355,780 | -4.5 |
| April | $5,608,050 | 18.8 |
| March | $4,720,170 | -4.1 |
| 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 |
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