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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Lake County taxpayers give just under $4.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in April

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lake County taxpayers paid just under $4.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection stood just over $3.5 million.

Over the past 12 months, Lake County's residents have collectively paid a total of $44.1 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.

County Share of RTA Sales Tax Collected in Lake County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
April$4,280,09021.5%
March$3,524,1105.5%
February$3,341,850-18.3%
January$4,088,22011.3%
December 2024$3,673,090-4.4%
November 2024$3,842,36010.1%
October 2024$3,491,030-4.8%
September 2024$3,665,9201.5%
August 2024$3,612,9600.6%
July 2024$3,590,220-4%
June 2024$3,738,25013.9%
May 2024$3,281,370-2.2%
April 2024$3,353,965-

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