Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $24.6 million.
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.
County Share of RTA Sales Tax Collected in Kane County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,263,515 | 6.7% |
| 2023 | $24,615,017 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | $24,201,725 | 10.8% |
| 2021 | $21,833,350 | 21.7% |
| 2020 | $17,935,559 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | $16,817,566 | -8.1% |
| 2018 | $18,301,725 | - |
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Village of Hampshire• Village of Kaneville• Village of Sleepy Hollow• Village of Big Rock• Illinois Department of Revenue• Village of Pingree Grove• Village of Carpentersville• Village of Gilberts• Village of North Aurora• Village of Lily Lake• City of Geneva• Village of Campton Hills• Village of South Elgin• Village Of West Dundee• Village Of Virgil• Prestbury• Village Of Burlington
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