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Sunday, July 13, 2025

DuPage County residents pay approximately $6.8 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DuPage County taxpayers paid approximately $6.8 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood just over $7.2 million.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $74.8 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.

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 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$6,806,900-6%
April$7,241,44026.4%
March$5,730,110-2.7%
February$5,886,840-16.1%
January$7,017,84014.6%
December 2024$6,125,050-2.5%
November 2024$6,281,8707%
October 2024$5,870,080-0.7%
September 2024$5,910,450-0.5%
August 2024$5,938,0600.7%
July 2024$5,899,620-3.4%
June 2024$6,105,09015%
May 2024$5,310,138-

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