Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $2.1 million.
Over the past 12 months, Kane County's residents have collectively paid a total of $24.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,151,550 | 4.7 |
| November 2023 | $2,054,430 | -2.6 |
| October 2023 | $2,109,370 | -6.9 |
| September 2023 | $2,266,440 | 8.4 |
| August 2023 | $2,090,260 | 0.2 |
| July 2023 | $2,086,630 | -3.2 |
| June 2023 | $2,156,020 | 8.8 |
| May 2023 | $1,980,800 | 0.4 |
| April 2023 | $1,972,810 | 16.8 |
| March 2023 | $1,689,770 | -4.6 |
| February 2023 | $1,770,360 | -22.6 |
| January 2023 | $2,286,580 | 9.1 |
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