Kane County Reporter

Kane County taxpayers paid the sixth largest sum in sales taxes in June, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid approximately $6 million in sales taxes during June.

The county also ranked sixth in the Prairie State the month before, with just over $5.6 million spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Kane County residents in June came from the 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.

Type of Tax	Total Amount Collected	% Change From Previous Month
County Share of RTA Sales Tax	$2,544,053	5.5%
Countywide Sales Tax	$2,092,810	6.6%
County Motor Fuel Tax	$948,258	10.1%
County Sales Tax	$433,081	17.9%