Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase 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 $70.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $7,017,840 | 14.6 |
| December 2024 | $6,125,050 | -2.5 |
| November 2024 | $6,281,870 | 7 |
| October 2024 | $5,870,080 | -0.7 |
| September 2024 | $5,910,450 | -0.5 |
| August 2024 | $5,938,060 | 0.7 |
| July 2024 | $5,899,620 | -3.4 |
| June 2024 | $6,105,090 | 15 |
| May 2024 | $5,310,140 | -14.6 |
| April 2024 | $6,219,240 | 22 |
| March 2024 | $5,099,140 | 4 |
| February 2024 | $4,904,690 | -25.5 |
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