Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood just over $24.2 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 | $24,615,017 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | $24,201,725 | 10.8% |
| 2021 | $21,833,350 | 21.7% |
| 2020 | $17,935,559 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | $16,817,566 | -8.1% |
| 2018 | $18,301,725 | - |
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