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Monday, November 4, 2024

DuPage County taxpayers give $5.9 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DuPage County taxpayers paid $5.9 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

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.

County Share of RTA Sales Tax Collected in DuPage County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$5,899,620-3.4
June$6,105,09015
May$5,310,140-14.6
April$6,219,24022
March$5,099,1404
February$4,904,690-25.5
January$6,579,68014.1
December 2023$5,765,480-0.7
November 2023$5,806,3302.1
October 2023$5,687,960-6
September 2023$6,049,0908.5
August 2023$5,572,700-11.3

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