Will County Gazette

Will County taxpayers paid $2.5 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in March, 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 $2.6 million.

Over the past 12 months, Will County's residents have collectively paid a total of $35.4 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
March	$2,475,130	-3.6
February	$2,566,530	-24
January	$3,378,800	9.9
December 2022	$3,075,810	1.3
November 2022	$3,035,160	0.9
October 2022	$3,007,670	-0.9
September 2022	$3,036,330	3.1
August 2022	$2,945,390	-6.2
July 2022	$3,140,970	1.8
June 2022	$3,084,460	8.5
May 2022	$2,842,270	2.3
April 2022	$2,777,850	21.3