Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood just under $14.1 million.
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 McHenry County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,027,710 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | $14,063,172 | 3.7% |
| 2022 | $13,567,647 | 7.3% |
| 2021 | $12,642,214 | 23.1% |
| 2020 | $10,266,952 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | $9,757,318 | -6.9% |
| 2018 | $10,476,630 | - |
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Village of Greenwood• Pistakee Highlands• Village of Spring Grove• City of Marengo• Illinois Department of Revenue• City of Woodstock• Village of Trout Valley• Village of Oakwood Hills• Village of Johnsburg• Village of Lakewood• Village of Wonder Lake• Village of Bull Valley• Village of Prairie Grove• Village of Hebron• Village of Lake in the Hills• Village Of Union• Village Of Ringwood• City of Harvard• City of Crystal Lake• City of McHenry• Chemung• Village Of Holiday Hills
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