Sales tax revenues rebound in northwest Arkansas

Sales tax deliveries were back up this month in all four of the major cities across northwest Arkansas.

Revenues were up a few points in Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale, while Bentonville saw a major jump back after a 29 percent decrease last month.

Fayetteville received $1,456,641 for a 6.2 percent increase over last year, a difference of $84,812.

Rogers collected $1,147,799, a $58,085 increase over last year when the city received $1,089,713.

Springdale received $896,105 for a 7.4 percent increase over last year, a difference of $61,534.

Bentonville collected $809,610, a $137,708 increase over last year when the city received $671,902.

Each city collects a 2 percent sales tax. One percent goes into a general fund. The other 1 percent goes toward repayment of bonds. The numbers reported by the Fayetteville Flyer represent the 1 percent going into general funds.

Sales tax revenue delivered in April reflects February sales tax collected in March.

February 2014 Sales Tax Revenue (delivered in April)

CityFebruary 2013February 2014Change
Fayetteville$1,371,829$1,456,641+6.2%
Rogers$1,089,713$1,147,799+5.3%
Springdale$834,571$896,105+7.4%
Bentonville$671,902$809,610+20.5%

Source: Staff report