Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood just over $1.4 million.
Over the past 12 months, McHenry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $16 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $1,473,560 | 3.6% |
| May | $1,422,650 | 0.2% |
| April | $1,420,250 | 18.7% |
| March | $1,196,160 | -4.3% |
| February | $1,249,590 | -14.2% |
| January | $1,456,560 | 8.9% |
| December 2024 | $1,337,250 | -2.8% |
| November 2024 | $1,376,350 | 11.3% |
| October 2024 | $1,236,300 | -5.1% |
| September 2024 | $1,302,780 | 0.4% |
| August 2024 | $1,298,020 | 4.1% |
| July 2024 | $1,247,120 | -4.4% |
| June 2024 | $1,304,625 | - |
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