Through the first seven months of the year, city sales tax collections are up more than $3 million and 13.75% over 2021.
Collections have outpaced 2021 numbers in every month through July. The best month for percentage increase over 2021 was January when collections were up 26%. The best month for dollar increase came in February when collections were up more $775,000.
Collections have averaged more than $3.6 million in 2022, up from $3.2 million last year.
| Month | 2021 | 2022 | Real $ Increase | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $2.8 million | $3.6 million | $754,498 | 26.06% |
| February | $3.6 million | $4.4 million | $775,156 | 21.28% |
| March | $2.9 million | $3.2 million | $277,744 | 9.44% |
| April | $2.6 million | $3.2 million | $563,548 | 21.15% |
| May | $3.6 million | $3.9 million | $264,781 | 7.24% |
| June | $3.4 million | $3.5 million | $41,119 | 1.19% |
| July | $3.4 million | $3.7 million | $340,235 | 9.89% |
| YTD | $22.7 million | $25.7 million | $3.0 million | 13.75% |