McHenry County taxpayers give $1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in February

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

By McHenry Times

May 2, 2023

McHenry County taxpayers paid $1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $1.3 million.

Over the past 12 months, McHenry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $13.6 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 McHenry County Over Last 12 months

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
February	$1,013,570	-21.2
January	$1,286,190	8.5
December 2022	$1,185,620	3.5
November 2022	$1,145,180	-0.2
October 2022	$1,147,260	-1
September 2022	$1,158,610	3.7
August 2022	$1,116,830	-7.8
July 2022	$1,211,340	0.5
June 2022	$1,205,120	8.1
May 2022	$1,114,730	1.2
April 2022	$1,101,390	18.4
March 2022	$930,202	-2.4