McHenry County taxpayers give $1.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in May

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

By McHenry Times

Aug 2, 2023

McHenry County taxpayers paid $1.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $1.1 million.

Over the past 12 months, McHenry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $13.7 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
May	$1,128,850	0.9
April	$1,119,040	16
March	$965,049	-4.8
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