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Sales Tax Revenue Up in Texas For January 2013

Cole Shooter — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:32:04 +0000

Many cities across the South Plains will receive a larger payment, but a few will receive less.

Texas Comptroller to Testify Before State Senate on Tax Projections

Andrew Montalvo — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:31:45 +0000

Susan Combs, the Texas Comptroller, is set to testify before the state senate. She is expected to speak on Texas’ strong rebound from the recession. It is estimated that there will be over $101 billion in state tax revenues over the next two years, which is approximately 12% higher than the estimate used for the [...]

Sales Tax Revenue Increases Across Texas, Lubbock for August 2012

Cole Shooter — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:48:44 +0000

“The strong business and consumer spending trend boosted the monthly sales tax revenue, as did money remitted at the close of the state’s tax amnesty which ended in August,” said Combs.

State Sales Tax Revenue Up for Texas & Lubbock

Cole Shooter — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:06:22 +0000

Much of the increase comes from business spending in the oil and gas industry, as well as success in other sectors.

Lubbock County June Sales Tax Numbers Up 11.43% from 2011

Allen Corbin — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:10:30 +0000

Lubbock County sees a 11.43% increase in June Sales Tax revenue from this time last year. The State of Texas is up 15.2% from June 2011 to June 2012.

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs Offers Amnesty for Businesses

Rex Andrew — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:57:10 +0000

A similar amnesty in 2007 brought in about $100 million in unpaid taxes.

City of Lubbock, Other Areas Around South Plains See Sales Tax Payment Increase

Cole Shooter — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:54:59 +0000

Many taxing entities are getting more money due to increased sales tax revenue in their areas. Keep reading to find out how spending is increasing across the South Plains