Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood just under $68.1 million.
The County Share of RTA Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions' use.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
County Share of RTA Sales Tax Collected in DuPage County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,243,108 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $68,071,339 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $67,027,917 | 10.8% |
| 2021 | $60,499,666 | 22.2% |
| 2020 | $49,498,074 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $47,837,782 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | $51,333,710 | - |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
Village of Winfield• Village of Itasca• Village of Westmont• Illinois Department of Revenue• City of Warrenville• City of Darien• City of Oakbrook Terrace• Lisle Township• Village of Carol Stream• Village of Villa Park• Village of Clarendon Hills• Downers Grove• City of Wheaton• City of West Chicago• Village of Glen Ellyn• Village of Glendale Heights• Bloomingdale Township• City of Wood Dale• Village Of Lombard• Addison
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