Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $3.2 million.
Over the past 12 months, Lake County's residents have collectively paid a total of $40.9 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $3,641,130 | 12.4 |
| May | $3,239,020 | -4.1 |
| April | $3,376,770 | 21.9 |
| March | $2,770,150 | -6.8 |
| February | $2,970,980 | -23.6 |
| January | $3,890,610 | 14 |
| December 2022 | $3,412,130 | 1.1 |
| November 2022 | $3,374,050 | -5.6 |
| October 2022 | $3,574,480 | -0.7 |
| September 2022 | $3,599,380 | 8.2 |
| August 2022 | $3,326,040 | -9.7 |
| July 2022 | $3,684,210 | 5.4 |
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