Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $3 million.
Over the past 12 months, Will County's residents have collectively paid a total of $37.8 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.
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 |
---|---|---|
May | $2,915,180 | -3.9 |
April | $3,034,380 | 17.2 |
March | $2,588,340 | -10.5 |
February | $2,891,220 | -19.1 |
January | $3,574,840 | 11.6 |
December 2023 | $3,202,040 | 6.7 |
November 2023 | $3,000,700 | 0.2 |
October 2023 | $2,994,720 | -7.9 |
September 2023 | $3,251,070 | 4.9 |
August 2023 | $3,100,220 | -22.6 |
July 2023 | $4,003,380 | 23.8 |
June 2023 | $3,234,810 | 12 |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
!RECEIVE ALERTS
DONATE