Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $2 million.
Over the past 12 months, Kane County's residents have collectively paid a total of $24.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $2,156,020 | 8.8 |
| May | $1,980,800 | 0.4 |
| April | $1,972,810 | 16.8 |
| March | $1,689,770 | -4.6 |
| February | $1,770,360 | -22.6 |
| January | $2,286,580 | 9.1 |
| December 2022 | $2,096,530 | 1.3 |
| November 2022 | $2,070,030 | 0.1 |
| October 2022 | $2,068,800 | -1 |
| September 2022 | $2,089,570 | 3.1 |
| August 2022 | $2,026,940 | -6.3 |
| July 2022 | $2,164,120 | 1.1 |
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