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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Lake County collects $3.4 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in April

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lake County taxpayers paid $3.4 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $2.2 million.

Over the past 12 months, Lake County's residents have collectively paid a total of $40.6 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.

County Share of RTA Sales Tax Collected in Lake County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
April$3,353,96051
March$2,221,300-23.9
February$2,918,270-25.4
January$3,911,68011.2
December 2023$3,518,4603.3
November 2023$3,406,340-0.3
October 2023$3,417,420-9.1
September 2023$3,759,1909.2
August 2023$3,441,520-8
July 2023$3,741,0402.7
June 2023$3,641,13012.4
May 2023$3,239,020-4.1

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