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Monday, November 18, 2024

Will County taxpayers give $3.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Will County taxpayers paid $3.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

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 $36.9 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.

County Share of RTA Sales Tax Collected in Will County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$3,105,850-5.5
June$3,287,72012.8
May$2,915,180-3.9
April$3,034,38017.2
March$2,588,340-10.5
February$2,891,220-19.1
January$3,574,84011.6
December 2023$3,202,0406.7
November 2023$3,000,7000.2
October 2023$2,994,720-7.9
September 2023$3,251,0704.9
August 2023$3,100,220-22.6

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