Sales tax revenue up in Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville

Sales tax revenue was up this month in three of the four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas. Only Springdale reported a drop in collections compared to the same month last year.

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 here represent the 1 percent going into general funds.

Sales tax revenue delivered in March reflects January sales tax received in February.

January sales tax collections

CityJanuary 2012January 2013Change
Fayetteville$1,304,815$1,424,472+9.17%
Springdale$812,080$784,254-3.43%
Rogers$926,597$1,070,159+15.49%
Bentonville$893,281$1,078,177+20.70%

Source: Staff report