Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $6.1 million.
Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $69 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 |
---|---|---|
July | $5,899,620 | -3.4 |
June | $6,105,090 | 15 |
May | $5,310,140 | -14.6 |
April | $6,219,240 | 22 |
March | $5,099,140 | 4 |
February | $4,904,690 | -25.5 |
January | $6,579,680 | 14.1 |
December 2023 | $5,765,480 | -0.7 |
November 2023 | $5,806,330 | 2.1 |
October 2023 | $5,687,960 | -6 |
September 2023 | $6,049,090 | 8.5 |
August 2023 | $5,572,700 | -11.3 |
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