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9/26/2017

Sales tax rally continues through September across Northwest Arkansas

By Kim Souza
TBP

Sales tax revenue in Northwest Arkansas' four largest cities continues to set records.  Fayetteville, Bentonville, Springdale and Rogers reported a combined $49.674 million in sales tax revenue through September of this year, up 7.85% compared with $46.057 million in the same period of 2016.

Each city collects a 2% local sales tax on goods sold and services rendered.  Half of that goes to retire debt and the other 1% is funneled into the city's operations budget.  This report reflects the latter 1%.

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