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Kane County Reporter

Friday, September 12, 2025

Kane County taxpayers give approximately $2.6 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Kane County taxpayers paid approximately $2.6 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood just over $2.5 million.

Over the past 12 months, Kane County's residents have collectively paid a total of $27.9 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.

County Share of RTA Sales Tax Collected in Kane County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$2,567,5000.9%
June$2,544,0505.5%
May$2,411,7000.4%
April$2,401,73020.4%
March$1,995,200-1.7%
February$2,029,190-18.7%
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$2,204,468-

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