Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $3.3 million.
Over the past 12 months, Will County's residents have collectively paid a total of $37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $2,994,720 | -7.9 |
| September | $3,251,070 | 4.9 |
| August | $3,100,220 | -22.6 |
| July | $4,003,380 | 23.8 |
| June | $3,234,810 | 12 |
| May | $2,888,100 | -3.5 |
| April | $2,991,740 | 20.9 |
| 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 |
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