McHenry Times

McHenry County taxpayers paid $13.6 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2022, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous year, where County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood at $12.6 million.

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.

Year	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Year
2022	$13,567,647	7.3
2021	$12,642,214	23.1
2020	$10,266,952	5.2
2019	$9,757,318	-6.9