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Friday, April 18, 2025

Kane County taxpayers give $2.5 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in January

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Kane County taxpayers paid $2.5 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in January, 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 $2.3 million.

Over the past 12 months, Kane County's residents have collectively paid a total of $26.4 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 Kane County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$2,495,5407.4
December 2024$2,323,570-3.3
November 2024$2,403,0909
October 2024$2,203,720-2.7
September 2024$2,264,4201.4
August 2024$2,232,6701.3
July 2024$2,204,470-6
June 2024$2,345,25012.5
May 2024$2,084,770-1.5
April 2024$2,117,43013.7
March 2024$1,861,6200.9
February 2024$1,845,180-22.4

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