Baxter County sales tax revenue up 6.6% through first quarter of 2026

Baxter County sales tax collections are running ahead of last year's pace through the first three months of 2026, with total distributions to the county and its cities up 6.6% over the same period in 2025, according to the latest report from the Baxter County Treasurer's Office. Total sales tax revenue across the county and…

ByChris FultonMarch 25, 20260Comments

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Baxter County sales tax revenue up 6.7% as February numbers show continued growth

Baxter County's sales tax collections are running well ahead of last year's pace, with February numbers showing a 6.7% increase over the same period in 2025, according to figures released by the county treasurer's office. The county's portion of sales tax revenue came in at $578,867.10 for February, up $36,161.14 from the $542,705.96 collected in…

ByChris FultonFebruary 26, 20260Comments

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Baxter County sales tax revenue continues upward trend

Baxter County's sales tax revenue maintained its growth trajectory in November, with collections from September sales showing a 3.4% increase over the same period last year, according to figures released Monday by the county treasurer's office. The county's portion of sales tax revenue rose to $521,365.99 for the month, an increase of $16,982.35 compared to…

ByChris FultonNovember 25, 20250Comments

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Baxter County sales tax revenue continues upward trend in October

Baxter County's sales tax collections rose 2.8% in October compared to the same month last year, continuing a positive trend for local government revenues, according to data released Wednesday by County Treasurer Jenay Mize. The county's portion of sales tax collections reached $554,358.90 in October 2025, up $14,965.27 from October 2024's total of $539,393.63. The…

ByChris FultonOctober 23, 20250Comments

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Baxter County sales tax collections continue upward trend

Baxter County's sales tax revenue rose 2% in September compared to the same month last year, continuing a positive trend for 2025, according to figures released by the county treasurer's office. The county's portion of sales tax collections totaled $571,456.94 for September, up $11,410.63 from September 2024. The dedicated jail tax brought in $250,844, an…

ByChris FultonSeptember 25, 20250Comments

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Baxter County sales tax revenue continues upward trend

Baxter County's sales tax revenue continued its positive trajectory in August, with collections from June 2025 sales showing gains over the previous year, according to data released by the County Treasurer's Office. The county's portion of sales tax revenue reached $554,683.58 for the month, an increase of 0.6% or $3,263.64 compared to August 2024. The…

ByChris FultonAugust 26, 20250Comments

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Baxter County sales tax revenue reaches highest monthly total of 2025

Baxter County collected its highest monthly sales tax revenue of 2025 in July, with total collections reaching $963,011.38, County Treasurer Jenay Mize announced this week. The July figures represent a 6% increase over the same month last year, when collections totaled $908,847.33. The county portion of sales tax revenue grew by $30,848.28 compared to July…

ByChris FultonJuly 25, 20250Comments

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Baxter County, Mountain Home report sales tax increases

Sales tax revenues are up in both Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home, according to reports from local finance officials. Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize reported that county sales tax collections increased 6.7% or $32,703.67 compared to the same month last year. The county's jail sales tax also saw growth, rising by $14,355.44.…

ByChris FultonJune 27, 20250Comments

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Baxter County Sales Tax revenue shows slight increase in May

Baxter County's sales tax revenue edged up 0.8% in May compared to the same month last year, according to figures released Monday by the County Treasurer's Office. The county's portion of the 1% sales tax generated $530,128.32 in May, an increase of $4,327.15 over May 2024. The dedicated quarter-cent jail tax also rose 0.8%, bringing…

ByChris FultonMay 27, 20250Comments

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Baxter County sales tax revenue declines in April after early 2025 fluctuations

Baxter County's sales tax revenue fell 3.5% in April compared to the same month last year, continuing a pattern of economic fluctuation in the region, according to figures released Friday by County Treasurer Jenay Mize. The county's general fund portion decreased by $16,021.92, dropping from $461,870.92 in April 2024 to $445,849.00 in April 2025. The…

ByChris FultonApril 28, 20250Comments