Will County Gazette

Will County taxpayers paid approximately $37.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $35.1 million.

The County Share of RTA Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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.

Year	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Year
2023	$37,087,238	5.7%
2022	$35,097,433	7.3%
2021	$32,695,316	26.5%
2020	$25,842,971	10.4%
2019	$23,400,288	-5.2%
2018	$24,682,685	-