Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | 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 $39.9 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 | $41,172,639 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $39,914,165 | 12% |
| 2021 | $35,637,795 | 20.2% |
| 2020 | $29,640,709 | 6% |
| 2019 | $27,972,785 | -11.4% |
| 2018 | $31,583,946 | - |
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