Sales tax revenue for Rogers soared this month, with Fayetteville and Springdale also showing increases over last year’s collections. Bentonville’s totals, however, took a tumble.
Sales tax revenue delivered in February reflects December sales tax collected in January.
Comparisons are based on collection from the same month in the previous year. Each city, with the exception of Bella Vista, collects a 2 percent sales tax. One percent is devoted to repaying bonds. The other 1 percent goes into each city’s general fund and is available for operations. For the purpose of this report, NWA Media tracks the 1 percent going into general funds.
Rogers received $1,466,091 this month compared to $1,305,100 for the same period last year, an increase of $160,991 or 12.3 percent.
Fayetteville sales tax revenue is up 5.8 percent compared to a year ago. The city received $1,757,006 this month compared to $1,661,248, an increase of $95,758.
Springdale sales tax revenue is up $8,366, or 0.9 percent, this month compared to last year. The city received $916,049 this month compared to $907,683.
Bentonville’s collection dropped 7.3 percent compared to last year. The city received $936,369 this month compared to $1,009,903, a decrease of $73,534.