Kane County Reporter

Kane County taxpayers paid $24.2 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2022, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous year, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $21.8 million.

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.

Year	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Year
2022	$24,201,725	10.8
2021	$21,833,350	21.7
2020	$17,935,559	6.6
2019	$16,817,566	-8.1