Kane County taxpayers paid just over $2.4 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a slightly increase over the previous month, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood just over $2.4 million.
Over the past 12 months, Kane County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $27.3 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.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $2,411,700 | 0.4% |
| April | $2,401,730 | 20.4% |
| March | $1,995,200 | -1.7% |
| February | $2,029,190 | -18.7% |
| January | $2,495,540 | 7.4% |
| December 2024 | $2,323,570 | -3.3% |
| November 2024 | $2,403,090 | 9% |
| October 2024 | $2,203,720 | -2.7% |
| September 2024 | $2,264,420 | 1.4% |
| August 2024 | $2,232,670 | 1.3% |
| July 2024 | $2,204,470 | -6% |
| June 2024 | $2,345,250 | 12.5% |
| May 2024 | $2,084,771 | – |
